The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revealed that from June 1 2026 a new system for minor traffic offences enforcement using state-of-the-art technology will be operational.
Following a statement released Thursday, NTSA confirmed that the new system is a result of a joint effort between the National Police Service (NPS), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Judiciary, and other enforcement agencies
However, NTSA is intended to increase road safety and make the procedures for handling traffic offences under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403) more efficient.
Actually, the authority has announced that for certain minor traffic offences, a motorist will no longer be required to appear in court right away. Rather, they’ll be given a Police Notification of Traffic Offence, which will enable them to either pay the fine or challenge the offence in court.
These offences may be noticed by police officers during routine checks or electronically through traffic cameras and other digital monitoring systems.
NTSA added that police officers may deliver notifications in person, attach them to vehicles, or send them electronically via SMS, email, or approved digital traffic enforcement platforms.
The Authority made a strong appeal to motorists: “Update your contact details in the NTSA registration system and ensure they’re accurate.”
The notification of each case will specify the kind of offence when where, and how it happened, the fine to be paid, payment procedure, and the timeline for responses.
According to the new rule, those who plead guilty and pay the fine on time will be able to settle their case without going to court. Still, NTSA indicated that judges will still have the authority to lessen or cancel fines
Additionally, the Authority cautioned that anyone not responding to notifications, paying fines, or even not showing up in court when summoned could bring serious penalties that could be imposed by the courts.
Besides motorists will have rights to access the evidence that supports the case, including photographs and video recordings, of the alleged offences.
NTSA promised Kenyans that their personal details gathered through the system will be handled per the Constitution and the Data Protection Act.
The authority has further said a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide on the new enforcement structure has been made available on its official website for public use.
The introduction is happening after the dashing of an earlier notice on the implementation of the Minor Traffic Offences System that led to a review of procedures and the drafting of the updated operational guidelines.
