“Who told these people that carrying bottles in such a manner is not an offence simply because the load is light?” Kananura questioned. “This is a clear example of dangerous loading — transporting goods in a manner that poses a risk to other road users.”
Traffic Police have arrested a driver accused of transporting used plastic bottles in a manner deemed dangerous to other road users, despite claims by some members of the public that the load was too light to constitute an offence.
In a statement, Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananura dismissed suggestions that carrying used plastic bottles in such a manner was permissible simply because of their weight, emphasizing that road safety laws focus not only on the load’s weight but also on how it is secured and transported.
“Who told these people that carrying bottles in such a manner is not an offence simply because the load is light?” Kananura questioned. “This is a clear example of dangerous loading — transporting goods in a manner that poses a risk to other road users.”
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He explained that improperly secured cargo can easily fall onto the road, creating hazards that could lead to crashes, injuries, or loss of life. According to the Traffic Police, the driver was found in violation of regulations governing the safe transportation of goods on public roads.
The suspect has since been arrested and is expected to be arraigned before court to answer charges related to dangerous loading.
Kananura warned that law enforcement officers would continue targeting motorists who disregard road safety regulations.
“Let this serve as a warning to all motorists who continue to violate this law. We are coming for you,” he said.
The Traffic Police reiterated that road safety is a shared responsibility and urged all motorists to ensure that goods carried on vehicles are properly secured before embarking on any journey.
“Unsafe loading endangers lives and will not be tolerated,” Kananura stressed.
The statement forms part of ongoing efforts by the Traffic Police to enforce road safety standards and reduce preventable accidents on Uganda’s roads under the campaign theme, #ArriveAlive and #RoadSafetyFirst.
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