“It is illegal for private individuals to install sirens or use escort vehicles to force their way through traffic. The right of way is only provided for the State motorcade, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, the Chief Justice, ambulances and emergency military vehicles. Ministers do not have the legal right of way,” Kananura noted.

“The two drivers have since been charged with the relevant traffic offenses and are currently detained at Kampala CPS pending appearance before court and Police is working with the school management to ensure pupils are safely transported to their destination using appropriate means of transport,” Kananura said.

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