Step-by-Step Guide on How to Pay NTSA Instant Traffic Fines

A motorist has narrated how he received a Ksh 10,000 penalty from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) after being captured speeding on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass.

The former Nation Media Group (NMG) journalist, Muriithi, shared his experience after receiving an automated notification indicating that his vehicle had been detected exceeding the speed limit.

“Guys, things are getting serious out here, and today I got caught,” Muriithi said.

The motorist explained that the incident happened at around 5:50 a.m. while he was driving along the Southern Bypass.

“Now, with my habit of driving fast, I passed a speed camera. The moment it flashed, I knew I had been caught,” he narrated.

He said the camera captured his vehicle moments later, with NTSA sending him an alert indicating the alleged traffic offense.

“Guys, let me show you. Come, look at this. Are you seeing that picture? That is the photo NTSA sent me. You can see how it was still dark, right? That was at 5:53 a.m. this morning,” he said.

The notification indicated that the vehicle was captured on Southern Bypass at 5:53 a.m. and three seconds, with a recorded speed of 126 kilometers per hour against a posted speed limit of 110 kilometers per hour.

“NTSA sent me a message just now. They told me I was speeding. Location: Southern Bypass. Speed limit: 110. Vehicle speed: 126,” Bundi said.

The motorist displayed the fine details, including ticket number 44423 and a Ksh 10,000 penalty issued for the offense.

“Have you seen that fine of Ksh 10,000? The Government of Kenya has today charged me 10,000 shillings for overspeeding,” he said.

He questioned the severity of the penalty, noting that he had exceeded the limit by only 16 kilometers per hour.

“Because if the speed limit was 110 and I was driving at 126, that’s only 16 kilometers over. So imagine, just 16 over the limit has cost me 10,000 shillings. If I had been doing 140, 150, or 160, how much would I have been charged?”

Fine Payment Instructions and Official Account Details

The payment instructions indicate that motorists are required to make payments through designated KCB channels.

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The provided account details list the account name as PROJECT USALAMA BARABARANI, account number 1350377341, held at KCB Bank Kenya Limited – Moi Avenue Branch.

The notice states that all payments must be deposited into the designated account.

It further directs that when receiving payment, the cashier must capture mandatory transaction details, including the vehicle registration number, fine reference number or ticket number issued by the NTSA enforcement system, amount paid, and the payer’s contact mobile number.

The guidance also clarifies that M-PESA payments are not accepted for these specific instant fine payments.

Payments should be made directly at the designated KCB branch into the approved account or through an authorised agent where cash, not mobile money, is deposited into the official account.

This follows NTSA’s guidance that instant fines are currently payable through KCB Group branches and agents, with the authority warning motorists against mobile money payments for the system at this stage.

The motorist said the payment link directed him to visit a KCB branch or agent.

“It told me that for me to pay, an important notice of payment, to complete the payment, I have to visit my nearest KCB branch or KCB agent. That basically means I can’t pay using my phone. I have to go there physically,” Kennedy Bundi said.

What Happens if Motorists Fail To Clear NTSA Fines

NTSA’s automated traffic enforcement system sends motorists notifications after detecting offences, including details of the violation and the amount payable.

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The authority has stated that fines issued through the system should be settled within the required period, and failure to pay may result in additional charges.

Motorists with unpaid fines may also be restricted from accessing NTSA services until the penalties are cleared.

The authority says the system is designed to improve transparency and accountability by automatically detecting violations and issuing notifications without manual intervention.

The driver appealed for leniency while warning other motorists to observe speed limits.

“NTSA, if you have reached this point, please forgive me. I won’t speed again. I won’t speed again,” he said.

He added that he shared the experience online to educate other drivers who may have similar habits.

“I’m posting this video online so that I can teach others who have the same habit as me. Please forgive me,” he said.

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