The government has announced a temporary suspension of the automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), effective midnight tonight, pending a comprehensive review of the program.
The decision comes amid growing public scrutiny and technical assessments related to the system’s operations.
In a brief statement released earlier today by the ministry of works and transport, confirmed that the pause is intended to allow for a detailed evaluation of the system’s effectiveness, fairness, and operational integrity.
The Ministry of Works and Transport emphasized that this is a temporary measure and that the suspension will not affect the enforcement of traffic laws through other existing mechanisms.
Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala (@GenWamala), is expected to issue a detailed statement tomorrow outlining the findings of the review and the government’s next steps.
“We urge all road users to continue driving responsibly and observing traffic rules during this period,” the statement read.
The EPS Auto system was designed to automatically detect and penalize traffic offenses using surveillance and artificial intelligence.
While it has been credited with reducing certain violations, it has also faced criticism over technical errors, appeals processes, and concerns about fairness.
