The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says it will roll out instant fines starting June 1.
Speaking on Thursday, the authority said it reviewed minor traffic offences and put internal procedures in place to guide how the enforcement will work. It made the changes after it withdrew the earlier notice on the rollout of the Minor Traffic Offences System.
NTSA said it carried out the review with the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, and other relevant enforcement agencies.
“NTSA wishes to notify members of the public that the government will operationalize a modernized enforcement framework for minor traffic offenses under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403), effective June 1, 2026,” the authority said on Thursday.
NTSA said the initiative will improve road safety, increase compliance with traffic laws, and help reduce congestion in traffic courts. It also aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in traffic enforcement.
Under the new framework, motorists who commit certain minor traffic offenses will not need to appear in court right away.
The Authrotiy said it will issue a police notification of a traffic offense after detection, either through police officers during routine enforcement or electronically through traffic cameras and other digital monitoring systems.
“Those notifications may reach motorists through personal delivery by police officers, by attaching the notice to the vehicle, or electronically through SMS, email, or an approved digital traffic enforcement platform. Motorists are therefore encouraged to ensure their contact details in the NTSA registration system remain accurate and up to date,” the authority said.
NTSA added that it will send the notification to the driver or the registered vehicle owner only after officers gather sufficient evidence. The notice will include key information such as the offense, the date, time, and location of the incident, the prescribed penalty, payment instructions, and the deadlines for response.
After receiving a notice, motorists can either admit liability and pay the fine within the stated period or challenge the allegation in court.
“If the motorist chooses to pay the fine, the matter ends without the need to appear in court. The court can still reduce or refund the penalty based on any mitigating circumstances, and it may also apply demerit points to the driver’s license where appropriate,” NTSA said.
The authority warned that failing to respond, pay the fine, or attend court when required could lead to tougher penalties.
It also reminded motorists that they can request access to evidence, including photographs or video recordings, supporting the alleged offense. NTSA said it will handle all personal data collected in line with the Constitution and the Data Protection Act.
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