{"id":4450,"date":"2025-04-15T06:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T03:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=4450"},"modified":"2025-04-15T06:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T03:41:38","slug":"motorcyclists-pedestrians-remain-vulnerable-as-road-fatalities-decline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/15\/motorcyclists-pedestrians-remain-vulnerable-as-road-fatalities-decline\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcyclists, Pedestrians Remain Vulnerable as Road Fatalities Decline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Kampala, Uganda<\/strong> &#8211; The Traffic Police have reported a decline in road fatalities, but motorcyclists and pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the latest statistics, motorcyclists and pedestrians account for 34% and 31% of total fatalities, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent operation, the Directorate of Traffic &amp; Road Safety apprehended a total of 770 motorcycle riders for various offenses, including 418 without crash helmets, 229 without riding licenses, 91 without insurance policies, and 32 for pillion riding violations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, 91 drivers were arrested for driving without valid licenses, including 47 with out-of-class licenses, 31 with expired licenses, and 13 without licenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananura confirmed these statistics and urged all road users to prioritize safety and follow traffic rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kananura emphasized the importance of road safety and encouraged all road users to observe traffic rules to prevent further accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen a notable reduction in road fatalities this week compared to last week. 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