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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has withdrawn its public notice issued on March 9, 2026, which had announced the rollout of instant fines for traffic offences.
In a statement, the Authority said the decision was made after it became clear that the public needs a better understanding of the procedures for handling minor traffic offences, as outlined under Section 117 of the Traffic Act.
“This withdrawal has been necessitated by realisation that the public needs to understand the details and standard procedure of handling minor traffic offenses as defined in Section 117 of the Traffic Act,” NTSA said.
NTSA noted that the move aims to ensure clarity and prevent misinformation regarding the implementation of instant fines and how such offences should be managed within the framework of existing laws.
NTSA to Give Guidelines
The Authority added that it will issue comprehensive guidelines to clearly outline the standard procedures for handling minor traffic offences and instant fines in line with legal provisions.
NTSA has urged the public to await further communication as it works to streamline the process and enhance understanding of the regulations.
“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,” the Authority said.
“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.”
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Court Ruling on Instant Fines
The move also follows a conservatory order issued by Justice Mwamuye restraining NTSA, its officials, and related parties from issuing, generating, demanding, or enforcing instant or automated traffic penalties produced through algorithmic or automated systems.
The court further barred the Authority from implementing the current Instant Fines Traffic Management System.
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The case was filed by the lobby group Sheria Mtaani, together with petitioner Shadrack Wambui, against the State Law Office and the National Transport and Safety Authority, among others.
The judge also directed that KCB Bank Kenya be joined as an interested party.
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