RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS ROAD SITUATION IN UGANDA

To address road traffic fatalities in Uganda, Mr. Jimmy Osuret-a research associate at Makerere University makes  the following recommendations  after carrying out a study in the East African Country

• Reduce urban speed limit to less than 50 km/hr, preferably 30km/hr or less for urban locations with increased pedestrian activity

• Lower blood alcohol content  limit (0.05 g/dl or below) for the general population

• Lower blood alcohol content  limit(0.02 g/dl or below) for novice or young drivers

• Require the fastening of helmets by motorcycle riders (drivers and passengers)

• Establish helmet standards for children based on age

• Enforce existing helmet laws
• Enforce existing seatbelt laws for both front and rear-seat road users

• Ensure children are protected by a child restraint law

• Transport planning and roads should prioritize pedestrians

• Inclusion of safe crossing points and pedestrian walkways

• Establish and implement a road crash data base system