The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has issued a new directive banning the use of tinted vehicle windows, right-hand drive vehicles, and public transport vehicles with sliding doors on the left side, as part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and traffic management across the country.
The order, issued by Major General Kon John Akot, Director General of the Traffic Police Headquarters in Juba, comes under the authority of the Inspector General of Police and is reinforced by previous resolutions, including Council of Ministers Resolution No. 11/2019 and Ministerial Order No. 5/2020 from the Ministry of Trade and Industry regarding vehicle specifications.
Under the new directive, all vehicle owners are required to:
Remove any stickers and tinted films from windows, ensuring all glass surfaces are fully visible.
Replace dark or heavily tinted glasses with clear, visible windows.
Convert all right-hand drive vehicles to left-hand drive, in line with South Sudan’s driving regulations.
Ensure that sliding doors on public transport vehicles open on the right side, improving passenger safety and traffic flow.
Major General Akot emphasized that vehicle owners have a seven-day grace period to comply with the directives before traffic police personnel begin enforcement operations.
He described the measures as crucial to ensuring road safety, transparency, and effective law enforcement.
“Traffic management and road safety are for all, without fear or favor,” Akot said.
“We urge all vehicle owners, drivers, and public transport operators to adhere to these regulations promptly to avoid penalties and ensure the safety of all road users.”
The Traffic Police Directorate further encouraged citizens to report non-compliant vehicles and suspicious activities to local authorities.
Officials stressed that the move is part of a broader campaign to improve road safety standards, reduce accidents, and ensure that vehicle operations in South Sudan meet national and international traffic safety norms.
