By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has issued five guidelines or Standard Operating Procedures that Traffic Police Officers must follow while engaging with drivers at Traffic Stops.
According to a statement issued by the Community Liaison Officer/ Public Relations Officer Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, SP Michael Kananura today, Monday, 20th January, 2025, the guidelines are aimed at ensuring safety, transparency and professionalism during traffic stops.
He says Drivers are required to remain seated in their vehicles during interaction with the police officer.
However, for medium and heavy omnibuses, the officer will enter the vehicle to detect any offenses and sensitize the passengers.
Kananura emphasizes that unless escorting an offender to a police station, officers are prohibited from sitting in the offender’s vehicle.
All interactions between the police officers and drivers must be transparent and conducted in the presence of passengers.
He says that when engaging with drivers of heavy goods vehicles, officers must approach the driver’s door exclusively.
These procedures aim to ensure safety, transparency & professionalism during traffic stops.
Passengers are encouraged to report any Traffic Officer seen flouting any of the above Standard Operating Procedures on 0773815326. This number belongs to In-Charge Alert Squad, who is responsible for discipline of traffic officers.
