Police have arrested six drivers accused of reckless driving and engaging in dangerous road competitions along the Masaka Highway, as concerns over road safety on Uganda’s major highways continue to grow.

According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the suspects were intercepted at the Kadugala checkpoint following reports from road users about a convoy of Subaru vehicles driving dangerously.

“Masaka CPS is holding six drivers of different Subaru vehicles over cases of reckless driving along the Masaka Highway at Kingo and Kadugala,” Kananura said.

He added that the suspects were tracked using CCTV footage captured at Kyabakuza, Kijabwemi Roundabout, Nsenene Stage, and the Masaka Welcome Roundabout.

“The drivers were reported by concerned road users and later identified through CCTV footage. They were allegedly seen overtaking dangerously and competing against one another on the road, exposing other motorists to potential crashes,” he said.

The impounded vehicles have the following registration numbers: UBJ 957P, UBC 788C, UBG 436V, UAO 37DV, UBN 085D, and UBL 848N.

The suspects are currently detained at Masaka Central Police Station pending court proceedings and further investigations.

Kananura urged motorists to exercise discipline and observe road safety regulations to prevent loss of life.

“Motorists are urged to observe responsible driving to protect lives and promote road safety,” he said.

The arrests come amid a worrying rise in road accidents across Uganda.

According to the Uganda Police Annual Crime and Traffic Safety Report for 2025 released in March 2026, the country recorded 26,044 road crashes last year, up from 25,107 in 2024 — a 3.7 percent increase.

The report also revealed that 5,383 people died in road crashes in 2025, averaging about 15 deaths per day. There were also 13,563 serious crashes and 7,879 minor crashes recorded.