You will incur a fine of Shs6 million if you are caught driving without a dustbin in your car.

Starting April 1st, drivers in Uganda will face severe consequences if they are caught operating a vehicle without a dustbin. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced that drivers who fail to comply with this regulation will be arrested and fined Shs6 million.

NEMA is taking this measure to encourage compliance with environmental regulations and to prevent further environmental degradation. The authority is working closely with the traffic police to enforce these regulations and to ensure that drivers take the necessary steps to maintain a clean and safe environment.

In addition to the lack of a dustbin, throwing garbage from a vehicle will also result in a fine of Shs6 million. NEMA has also introduced penalties for other environmental violations, such as leaving rubbish outside residential properties, littering from commercial buildings, and failing to conduct required environmental assessments for projects.

The express penalty scheme requires offenders to pay the fine within the specified time frame and in a designated bank account. The notice will detail the date and nature of the violation, the facts alleged by NEMA, and the amount to be paid.

NEMA is committed to promoting a clean and safe environment and has warned that individuals and corporations who engage in activities that result in environmental pollution or degradation will face significant penalties. This includes the import, export, and manufacture of plastic products, emitting excessive noise, and destroying wetlands, river banks, and lakeshores. Fines for these activities can range from Shs3 million to Shs100 million or even imprisonment.