School speed limit: What Kenyan motorists risk for exceeding 30km/h
Kenyan motorists who exceed a 30km/h speed limit posted in a school zone can face a speeding offence, a fine, demerit points and, in some cases, disqualification from holding a driving licence. The 30km/h limit is not a blanket statutory speed limit for every school in Kenya. Under Section 42(3A) of the Traffic Act, the […]
Kenyan motorists facing fines, demerit points and potential licence suspension for exceeding school zone speed limits. The 30km/h limit is not universally applied to all schools, with a higher 50km/h limit instead. Penalties depend on the specific speed restriction and offence, with a fine of up to Ksh100,000 for violations. A first conviction can lead to a one-month licence disqualification, while repeat offences carry harsher penalties.
Drivers must assess the actual speed limit indicated by traffic signs and adjust their speed accordingly to avoid legal consequences.
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