Wednesday, June 03,
2026 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced
that motorists across Kenya will now face instant fines of up to Ksh 10,000 for
a wide range of traffic offences under a modernised enforcement framework.
The penalties, anchored in the Traffic (Minor Offences)
Rules, 2016, apply to drivers, motorcycle riders, public service vehicle (PSV)
operators and pedestrians.
Offenders will be penalised on the spot without undergoing
lengthy court processes.
Among the violations attracting the maximum fine of Ksh 10,000
are driving without properly affixed number plates, operating vehicles without
valid inspection certificates, obstructing roads, employing unlicensed PSV
drivers and failing to install speed Governors in PSVs or commercial vehicles.
Speeding offences will also be heavily punished.
Exceeding limits by 16–20 km/h attracts Ksh10,000, 11–15
km/h incurs Ksh3,000, while 6–10 km/h results in a Ksh500 fine.
Other penalties include Ksh5,000 for driving on pavements or
failing to stop when directed by police, and Ksh3,000 for ignoring traffic
signs or lawful police orders.
Drivers without proper licence endorsements face Ksh3,000
fines, while failure to renew or produce a licence when required attracts
Ksh1,000.
Motorcycle riders carrying more than one passenger or
failing to wear protective gear will each pay Ksh1,000.
PSV operators risk Ksh2,000 for failing to wear prescribed
badges and uniforms, while touting attracts Ksh3,000.
Vehicle owners who fail to fit seat belts face Ksh1,000 per
non‑compliant seat, and passengers not wearing seat belts risk Ksh500.
In a statement, NTSA said that the framework, effective June
1st, 2026, was developed in collaboration with the National Police
Service, Judiciary and other agencies.
Operating under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act,
the system aims to enhance road safety, reduce congestion in traffic courts and
improve enforcement efficiency.
Offences will be detected through police operations or
electronically via traffic cameras and digital monitoring systems.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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