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Road users have raised concerns over the lack of adequate street lighting along the Kakira-Iganga road in Eastern Uganda, warning that poor visibility at night is exposing motorists and pedestrians to danger.
Residents say the situation is compounded by sugarcane trucks operating on the route without functioning headlights, tail lights, or visible number plates. According to reports from the area, some drivers reportedly rely on torches while driving at high speeds during the night.
The road, which serves as a key transport corridor for sugarcane from surrounding plantations and outgrower farms, experiences significant truck traffic, especially during harvesting periods. However, road users argue that the absence of proper lighting on some vehicles makes it difficult for other motorists to notice them in time, increasing the risk of accidents.
They are calling on traffic police and other relevant authorities to step up enforcement against non-compliant vehicles and ensure all trucks operating on the route meet basic road safety requirements, including functional lights and clearly displayed number plates.
Residents say the situation is compounded by sugarcane trucks operating on the route without functioning headlights, tail lights, or visible number plates. According to reports from the area, some drivers reportedly rely on torches while driving at high speeds during the night.
The road, which serves as a key transport corridor for sugarcane from surrounding plantations and outgrower farms, experiences significant truck traffic, especially during harvesting periods. However, road users argue that the absence of proper lighting on some vehicles makes it difficult for other motorists to notice them in time, increasing the risk of accidents.
They are calling on traffic police and other relevant authorities to step up enforcement against non-compliant vehicles and ensure all trucks operating on the route meet basic road safety requirements, including functional lights and clearly displayed number plates.
