The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that drivers who receive a traffic violation notification under the new enforcement system will be required to make a clear and timely choice on how to proceed.
In a statement issued on May 28, NTSA outlined two key options available to motorists once they are issued a Police Notification of Traffic Offense, which marks a shift toward a more structured enforcement process.
Options for Drivers Under the New NTSA System
Among the listed options, the driver may choose to admit liability and pay the prescribed fine within the stipulated period, thereby settling the matter without going to court.
Alternatively, motorists who believe the offense is not just can dispute the allegation and have the case determined in court, where evidence will be reviewed before a decision is made.
“Upon receiving a notice, motorists have two options: they may admit liability and pay the prescribed fine within the stipulated period, or they may dispute the allegation in court,” stated the authority.
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Under this approach, drivers are given more flexibility in how they respond to minor traffic offenses, while still maintaining access to the courts where necessary.
The authority says the system is meant to simplify enforcement, reduce delays, and allow motorists to resolve cases more quickly, especially for minor offenses that do not require immediate court appearances.
At the same time, the framework protects the right to a fair hearing, ensuring motorists who challenge offenses can access supporting evidence and follow due legal process.
How the New Traffic Offense System Will Work
According to NTSA, the new system will take effect on June 1, 2026, under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act.
Under the system, motorists who commit certain minor traffic offenses will no longer be required to appear in court immediately.
Instead, violations will be detected either by police officers during routine enforcement or through electronic systems such as traffic cameras and other digital monitoring tools. Once evidence is confirmed, a Police Notification of Traffic Offense will be issued to the driver or the registered vehicle owner.
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The authority says the notifications may be delivered in different ways, including directly by police officers, affixed to the vehicle, or sent electronically via SMS, email, or other approved platforms.
“These notifications may be served in several ways, including personal delivery by police officers, affixing the notice to the vehicle, or electronically via SMS, email, or approved digital traffic enforcement platforms,” noted NTSA.
Each notice will include details such as the nature of the offense, the date, time, and location, the penalty, payment instructions, and the response deadline.
Motorists have been urged to ensure their contact details in the NTSA system are accurate and up to date so they can receive timely notifications and respond.
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