NTSA Team at Katito along Ahero_Kisii highway, during a safety compliance check in January 2026. [Courtesy, NTSA]
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced on Thursday, May 28, that motorists will first receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence and then decide whether to appear in court.
The move follows the suspension of the instant fines management system on March 27 after lawsuits and public backlash.
Under the revised framework, NTSA’s Director General said consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the National Police Service (NPS) resulted in relaxed requirements for minor offences.
Drivers committing certain minor traffic incidents will no longer be required to report to court immediately. Instead, they may receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence.
