Motorists across the country now face instant fines of up to Ksh10,000 for various traffic offenses as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolls out a new enforcement framework.
NTSA will enforce the Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules, 2016, which allow the authority to issue immediate penalties for specified offenses without taking offenders through a court process. The rules apply to motorists, motorcycle riders, public service vehicle (PSV) operators, and pedestrians.
Offenses that carry the maximum Ksh10,000 fine include driving without properly affixed number plates, operating without a valid inspection certificate, causing obstruction on a road, employing an unlicensed PSV driver, and failing to install a speed governor in a PSV or commercial vehicle.
NTSA will also fine drivers Ksh 10,000 when they exceed speed limits by 16 to 20 kilometers per hour. Drivers who exceed the limit by 11 to 15 kilometres per hour will pay Ksh3,000, while those who exceed it by 6 to 10 kilometres per hour will face a Ksh500 penalty.
Motorists who drive on pavements, footpaths, or pedestrian walkways risk a Ksh5,000 fine. NTSA will also fine drivers Ksh5,000 for failing to stop when a police officer directs them, and it will charge Ksh3,000 for ignoring traffic signs or lawful police instructions.
NTSA will fine drivers Ksh3,000 for operating a vehicle without the required driving license. Drivers who fail to renew their driving licenses will pay Ksh1,000. In addition, motorists who fail to carry and produce a driving license when law enforcement officers require it will face a Ksh1,000 penalty.
For motorcycle riders, NTSA will fine riders Ksh1,000 for carrying more than one passenger. It will also fine both the rider and the passenger Ksh1,000 each if they fail to wear protective gear.
The regulations also target PSV operators. NTSA will fine drivers Ksh2,000 if they fail to wear the required PSV badge and uniform. The authority will fine touting with a Ksh3,000 penalty.
Vehicle owners will also face fines if they fail to install seat belts according to legal requirements. NTSA will charge Ksh1,000 for every seat that does not meet the requirement. Drivers and passengers who do not wear seat belts while the vehicle moves will risk a Ksh500 fine.
NTSA published the fine schedule days after it announced the rollout of a modernized enforcement framework for minor traffic offenses starting June 1, 2026.
The Authority said it worked with the National Police Service, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Judiciary, and other enforcement agencies to review minor traffic offenses and design procedures for implementing the new system.
Under the new approach, NTSA said motorists who commit certain minor offenses will not have to appear in court right away. Instead, investigators will issue notifications to the driver or the registered vehicle owner after they gather enough evidence.
NTSA added that police can detect offenses during routine enforcement operations or electronically through traffic cameras and other digital monitoring systems.
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