Nairobi, Kenya – 27th March 2026: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has withdrawn its earlier public notice announcing the Go live of the instant fines system. The decision comes as the authority seeks to ensure that the public fully understands the procedures for handling minor traffic offenses.
“The withdrawal has been necessitated by the realisation that the public need to understand the details and standard procedure of handling minor traffic offenses as defined in Section 117 of the Traffic Act,” the NTSA Director General said in an official statement.
NTSA emphasized that the authority will provide detailed guidance to prevent misinformation regarding the instant fines system:
“The Authority will communicate the standard procedures aligned to the provisions of the existing laws on handling of instant fines and minor traffic offenses to avoid any misinformation and provide clarity on the same.”
On its commitment to road safety, NTSA noted:
“NTSA remains committed to ensuring safety on our roads and reducing fatalities. Consistent, predictable, fair and certain administration of penalties on traffic infractions remains a core component of reducing the burden of deaths on our roads.”
The withdrawal follows public confusion and questions over how the instant fines system would work, particularly for minor offenses such as traffic violations that do not warrant heavy penalties.
Key Takeaways for Drivers:
- NTSA will soon release detailed procedures on instant fines.
- Section 117 of the Traffic Act governs minor traffic offenses.
- Drivers should continue to comply with existing traffic rules while awaiting official guidance.
For official updates, motorists are advised to monitor the NTSA website regularly.
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