Tag: #Accidents
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NTSA Launches Instant Fines System as Motorists to Receive Traffic Offence Alerts via SMS
Kenyan motorists will now receive traffic violation alerts directly on their phones after the country activated a new digital enforcement system aimed at improving road discipline. The National Transport and Safety Authority announced on Monday, March 9, that its Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now operational. The system automatically sends SMS notifications to drivers…
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NTSA Introduces Mandatory Eyesight Tests to Curb Rising Road Fatalities
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced mandatory eyesight testing for all drivers in Kenya, following a sharp rise in road accidents attributed to poor visibility. The phased nationwide programme was officially launched in Nairobi County, with the authority saying the move is aimed at reducing preventable deaths caused by impaired vision. The…
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Drivers to Lose Points for Every Road Violation With New Smart Licenses
Rogue and careless drivers will now face automatic deductions on their merit points for every traffic violation they commit, as the government rolls out second-generation smart driving licenses. The Cabinet has approved the rollout of these advanced licenses in a bid to modernize the country’s transport system and improve road safety. According to a Cabinet…