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Ocari Ambrose at his motorcycle garage in Corner Kamdini, Teso Bar, Lira city west division<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Denish Ongora (denish.ongora@vol.co.ug)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lira<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police in Lango have issued a directive to remove all locally modified motorcycles from the roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Over the past few years, a number of young people in Lango, particularly in Lira city, have been modifying motorcycles using a mix of old and new parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These modified motorcycles are known for their excessive noise, high speeds, and heavy smoke emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the spokesperson for North Kyoga police, it is against the law to modify motorcycles, and individuals found in possession of such motorcycles will face arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Okello Ayo, the spokesperson for Lira city, has highlighted that those involved in the fabrication and use of these motorcycles are contributing to noise pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998, as amended in 2020, requires individuals seeking to modify motorcycles or vehicles to obtain permission from the chief licensing officer, a step that is often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocari Ambrose, 30 who modifies motorcycles at his garage in Corner Kamdini, Teso Bar, Lira city west division, explained that these motorcycles are created as a more affordable alternative to the locally known “Digi” sports motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocari mentioned that the modified motorcycles are assembled using parts from Linken and Senke motorcycles, as well as new components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Before starting the modification process, Ocari says he ensures that the information on the motorcycle’s logbook matches its physical characteristics, including color, to avoid any legal issues with the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also mentioned that he is in the process of consulting with the Uganda Revenue Authority to understand the necessary requirements to make more of such motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marion Ajwang, a resident of Lira city and a journalist attached to the Cooperator News, who has experience using a locally modified motorcycle, shared that while these motorcycles are comfortable and produce good sound, many of them lack indicators and horns, making them prone to road crashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A locally remodeled motorcycle packed along Obote Avenue, Lira city <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The prices of these modified motorcycles range from shs2 million to shs4 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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