Kenyan motorists will now face instant penalties for several traffic violations after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolled out the Instant Fines Traffic Management System.
The new system will enable the implementation of instant fines for various offences under the Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules.
According to NTSA, the system is designed to ensure motorists comply with traffic laws while promoting safer roads nationwide.
Traffic Offences Attracting Ksh 10,000 Fines
Some offences carry a maximum penalty of Ksh 10,000, targeting drivers who commit serious breaches, such as driving without proper documentation and causing road obstruction.
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The offences include:
| No | Nature of Offence | Penalty (Kshs) |
| 1 | Driving without identification plates affixed or not fixed in the prescribed manner | 10,000 |
| 2 | Driving without a valid inspection certificate | 10,000 |
| 3 | Exceeding the speed limit by 16–20 kph above the prescribed limit | 10,000 |
| 4 | Exceeding the 50 kph limit or as prescribed by a traffic sign by 16–20 kph | 10,000 |
| 5 | Causing obstruction on the road | 10,000 |
| 6 | Owner or operator of a PSV employing an unlicensed PSV driver or conductor | 10,000 |
| 7 | Failure to fit the prescribed speed governor | 10,000 |
Other Traffic Offences and Penalties
Apart from the offences attracting fines of up to KSh 10,000, there are other offences with lower penalties ranging from KSh 500 to KSh 5,000, depending on the level of the offence.
They include:
| No | Nature of Offence | Penalty (Ksh) |
| 1 | Driving a PSV while unqualified | 5,000 |
| 2 | Driving on a pavement or pedestrian walkway | 5,000 |
| 3 | Failure to stop when required by a police officer | 5,000 |
| 4 | An unlicensed person driving or acting as a conductor of a PSV | 5,000 |
| 5 | Driving on a footpath/Unlicensed person acting as PSV driver/conductor | 5,000 |
| 6 | Driving on a footpath/Unlicensed person acting as PSV driver/conductor | 3,000 |
| 7 | Failure to obey the directions of a police officer | 3,000 |
| 8 | Failure to obey traffic signs | 3,000 |
| 9 | Operating a PSV with tinted windows or a windscreen | 3,000 |
| 10 | Motor omnibus/matatu picking or dropping passengers improperly | 3,000 |
| 11 | Failure to display reflective triangles/lifesavers when required | 3,000 |
| 12 | Failure to carry reflective warning signs | 2,000 |
| 13 | Failure to carry functional fire extinguishers or fire kit | 2,000 |
| 14 | A driver using a mobile phone while the vehicle is in motion | 2,000 |
| 15 | Failure to renew my driving license | 1,000 |
| 16 | Failing to carry and produce a driver’s license on demand | 1,000 |
| 17 | Learner failing to display ‘L’ plates | 1,000 |
| 18 | Failure to install proper seat belts | 1,000 per non-compliant seat |
| 19 | Motorcycle carrying more than one pillion passenger | 1,000 |
| 21 | Failure to wear a seat belt | 500 |
| 22 | Conductor failing to maintain seat belts in good condition | 500 |
| 23 | A pedestrian willfully obstructing the free passage of vehicles | 500 |
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How the New NTSA System Works
The Instant Fines Traffic Management System introduced by the NTSA is a fully automated platform designed to enhance traffic enforcement in the country.
According to the NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa, the system automatically identifies traffic violations and issues notifications directly to the offending motorists via SMS, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
“The system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable,” Nashon Kodiaga stated.
Once a violation is detected, the system generates a fine and sends the details, including the amount payable and reference information, to the registered mobile number of the vehicle owner or driver.
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