List of 35 Traffic Offences & Respective Instant Fines

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released a comprehensive list of 35 traffic offences and their respective penalties as the government begins rolling out a new instant fines system. In a notice dated Tuesday, March 10, the Authority noted that the move was aimed at improving road safety and compliance with traffic laws by motorists. The new system, introduced under the Traffic, Minor Offences, and Rules of 2016, allows motorists who commit minor traffic violations to pay prescribed fines instantly instead of going through lengthy court processes. According to the NTSA, the move is also intended to decongest courts, improve enforcement efficiency, and encourage responsible road use across the country. List of Offences and Penalties The most common offences and their penalties include; Driving without identification plates or improperly fixed plates - Ksh10,000 Driving a vehicle without a valid inspection certificate - Ksh10,000 Driving without a valid driving licence endorsement for the vehicle class - Ksh3,000 Failure to renew a driving licence - Ksh1,000 Driving while being unqualified - Ksh5,000 Failure to carry and produce a driving licence on demand - Ksh1,000 Speeding Offences Motorists exceeding prescribed speed limits will face fines depending on the degree of violation: 1-5 km/h above the speed limit - Warning 6-10 km/h above the speed limit - Ksh500 11-15 km/h above the speed limit - Ksh3,000 16–20 km/h above the speed limit - Ksh10,000 PSV and Commercial Vehicle Offences Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators also face several specific penalties under the rules: Unlicensed person acting as a PSV conductor - Ksh5,000 PSV owner permitting an unlicensed conductor - Ksh10,000 Failure of PSV driver or conductor to wear the prescribed badge and uniform - Ksh2,000 Failure to refund passengers for incomplete journeys - Ksh3,000 Tout­ing - Ksh3,000 Allowing unauthorised persons to drive a PSV - Ksh3,000 Driving or operating a PSV with tinted windows - Ksh3,000 Failure to carry a functional fire extinguisher and first aid kit - Ksh2,000 Using a mobile phone while driving - Ksh2,000 Vehicle Compliance Offences Failure to display ‘L’ learner plates on a learning vehicle - Ksh1,000 Failure to wear seat belts - Ksh500 Failure of PSV owners to maintain clean seat belts - Ksh500 Failure to carry reflective warning signs - Ksh2,000 Failure to fit prescribed speed governors in PSVs and commercial vehicles - Ksh10,000 Other Key Violations Driving on pavements or pedestrian walkways - Ksh5,000 Failing to obey directions from a police officer -Ksh3,000 Ignoring traffic signals - Ksh3,000 Failing to stop when required by a police officer - Ksh5,000 Causing road obstruction by improper parking - Ksh10,000 Failure to display reflective triangles when a vehicle stalls - Ksh3,000 Motorcycle carrying more than one pillion passenger- Ksh1,000 Driving a vehicle on a footpath - Ksh5,000 Pedestrians obstructing the free passage of vehicles - Ksh500 The update comes hours after NTSA announced that the instant fines system had gone live, with motorists who commit traffic violations set to receive instant notifications of their offences via SMS. According to the Authority, a traffic offender will be required to settle the fine within seven days. Failure to pay the fine within the stipulated period will result in the due amount earning interest, and the driver shall be barred from making any other transaction in any NTSA service platform. "Motorists are advised to observe all traffic regulations and respond promptly to any official notifications received. Further details will be communicated through the official government channels," NTSA announced. NTSA urged motorists to familiarise themselves with the offences and fines and comply with traffic regulations to avoid penalties and help reduce road accidents.