Tuesday, December 30,
2025 - As schools prepare to reopen in early January, the National
Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern directive to
motorists, reminding them to present their vehicles for mandatory annual
inspections.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 30th,
the authority emphasized that inspection centres across the country are open
and operational ahead of the busy back-to-school season.
NTSA noted that the checks will target common defects
flagged in previous compliance exercises, including faulty speed limiters,
defective brakes, missing or broken seat belts, unstable seats and
malfunctioning door locks.
Motorists were urged to ensure their vehicles are
roadworthy, properly maintained, and fully licensed with valid insurance, road
service permits, and inspection certificates.
Vendors of speed limiters were also cautioned to comply with
NTSA standards, ensuring devices function accurately store data, and transmit
information in real time to the authority’s system.
“Private motorists, public transport operators, school
administrators, and parents all share responsibility in safeguarding the safety
of our children during this busy season,” NTSA said.
“To further protect our children, we strongly appeal to
parents and guardians: do not permit your children to board any non-compliant
vehicles.”
The authority further advised motorists to obey traffic
rules and avoid night travel, especially as several regions are experiencing
heavy rains and reduced visibility.
NTSA assured the public that it will continue working with
law enforcement agencies to enhance road surveillance and ensure compliance.
With millions of learners expected back in classrooms for
the first term of the 2026 academic year by January 10th, NTSA
confirmed that heightened compliance checks rolled out during the festive
season will continue.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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