06/06/2026
🚨 CAUGHT on Camera: NTSA Launches Instant Traffic Fines System in Kenya
June 5, 2026
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Kenya’s crackdown on reckless driving has entered a new phase as Mombasa County officials, the National Police Service, and transport stakeholders launched a mass media campaign against speeding, warning motorists that violations will now be digitally detected and instantly punished.
Under the new NTSA framework effective June 1, traffic offences are now captured through police enforcement, speed cameras, and digital surveillance systems, with offenders issued penalties without necessarily appearing in court.
🚦 Key Fines Under the New Rules
🔴 Ksh10,000
No number plates
No valid inspection certificate
Road obstruction
Unlicensed PSV driver employed
No speed governor
Speeding by 16–20 km/h
🟠 Ksh5,000
Driving on pavements/footpaths
Refusing to stop for police
Improper lane usage
🟡 Ksh3,000
Ignoring traffic signs/lights or police direction.
Driving without correct licence endorsement
Speeding 11–15 km/h
PSV touting
🔵 Ksh2,000
PSV drivers without proper badge/uniform
🟢 Ksh1,000
Expired or missing driving licence
Overloading boda bodas (more than one passenger)
No helmets/protective gear
Seat belt non-compliance (per seat)
⚪ Ksh500
Not wearing seat belt
Speeding 6–10 km/h
📡 How the System Works
Authorities are shifting from roadblocks to technology-based enforcement. Speed cameras and digital systems capture violations, identify vehicle registration details, and generate evidence used to issue fines. This reduces reliance on manual policing and limits human error, aligning Kenya with global intelligent traffic enforcement systems.
📍 Where Speed Cameras Are Used
Surveillance is being strengthened on major accident-prone corridors including Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, Southern Bypass, Nairobi Expressway, and other key highways linking Nairobi to regional counties, with expansion into urban centres underway.
With cameras now watching and fines issued instantly, authorities hope the era of impunity is ending.
The message is clear: obey the rules—or pay the price.
