Mass installation of digital number plates to commence on 1st November

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New intelligent number plates have been installed on more than 1,000 government vehicles. 

Mass registration or installation of the plates is scheduled to start in November, with motorcycles and other vehicles being the first to receive them. 

Retired Maj Gen. Jim Muhwezi, the minister of security, told reporters at the Media Center that there are more than 2.1 million automobiles in the nation.

Private vehicle registration will start in January 2025 while the supplier builds a factory in Uganda.

The digital number plates are part of a government initiative aimed at curbing crime and improving road safety. 

Despite initial resistance due to high fees for installation and replacement, the government has pushed forward with the project. 

The new plates will aid in tracking criminals and reducing reckless driving on roads.

Maj Gen. Muhwezi highlighted that the government launched the digital number plates on November 1, 2023. 

While the launch was met with criticism regarding the cost, the government has maintained its stance on the pricing.

Concerns about privacy infringement have also been raised, but the ministry is addressing these issues to ensure the system’s integrity and public trust.

The Ministry of Works has reiterated that the cost of the plates will remain unchanged. 

As the project progresses, the government is committed to ensuring that the digital number plate system effectively enhances security and road safety without compromising citizens’ privacy.