NTSA arrests 24 drivers on Kakamega-Webuye highway

In an update on Friday, November 6, NTSA said the drivers were arrested over various traffic offenses, including operating vehicles with defective speed limiters.

"24 drivers were nabbed for various traffic offenses, including operating vehicles with defective speed limiters,” read the update.

The Authority said the speed limiters are important in road safety as they protect the driver, passengers and other road users.

"Speed limiters are critical for road safety. A functional limiter protects the driver, passengers and other road users,” NTSA said.

Further, the authority said all PSV and commercial vehicle owners are required to ensure their speed limiters are functional at all times.

On Wednesday, NTSA arrested 21 drivers during a compliance operation along the Kakamega-Mumias Road.

In a statement, NTSA said the arrested drivers did not comply with road safety rules.

“21 drivers arrested following a joint interagency night compliance check along the Kakamega-Mumias Road,” read the NTSA statement.

According to the authority, some of the drivers were driving under the influence of alcohol, while others did not have a valid driving license, and others had an expired PSV badge.

NTSA also revealed that some vehicles were operating with cracked windscreens, worn-out tires, expired inspection certificates, and expired insurance certificates.

Further, the authority said some vehicles were found displaying unprescribed registration plates

NTSA has been conducting compliance checks along major highways ahead of the December holidays.

The campaign, dubbed Msimu bila ajali, Usalama Barabarani, involves sensitisation of drivers and passengers, alongside safety checks conducted along major transport corridors.

NTSA said the operation would focus on identifying motorists who violate traffic regulations and addressing risky behaviour that contributes to road crashes.

The authority also explained why the operation places particular emphasis on night safety checks, citing the increased danger associated with evening and late-night travel.