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Court orders fine for driver who disregarded traffic officer’s signal

A Subaru driver who was captured on CCTV cameras attempting to knock a traffic police officer at a Jinja Road traffic light intersection was ordered to pay a Shs600,000 fine on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the offense of careless driving or inconsiderate use of a motor vehicle. Isaac Mukwaya, a 35-year-old psychologist residing in Mutungo, Nakawa Division, Kampala District, opted for a plea bargain, admitting guilt in exchange for a lenient sentence rather than facing a full trial. However, Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi imposed a six-month prison sentence at Luzira Prison as an alternative if Mukwaya fails to pay the fine. The prosecution, led by Ivan Kyazze, alleged that on June 12, 2023, Mukwaya operated a […] The post Court orders fine for driver who disregarded traffic officer’s signal first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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