24 drivers arrested in traffic crackdown over defective speed limiters
NTSA has arrested 24 drivers along the Kakamega-Webuye Highway for various traffic offences, including operating vehicles with defective speed limiters, as the authority intensifies road safety enforcement ahead of the festive season.
Nairobi, Kenya - Twenty-four drivers have been arrested for various traffic violations, including operating vehicles with defective speed limiters, as part of a renewed crackdown on road safety offenses. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) warned against using vehicles with non-functional speed-limiting devices, emphasizing their importance in preventing road crashes.
The enforcement operation targeted motorists and commercial vehicle operators flouting traffic regulations, occurring along the Kakamega-Webuye Highway during a night-time compliance operation. The arrests came two days after 21 drivers were apprehended along the Kakamega-Mumias Road. Other violations included driving under the influence of alcohol, using expired licences and PSV badges, operating vehicles with cracked windscreens and worn-out tyres, and using unauthorised registration plates.
The crackdown is part of NTSA's festive-season road safety campaign, Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani, which targets dangerous driving behaviour through increased inspections. The authority has also stepped up monitoring of vehicle speeds using its upgraded Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS). NTSA has warned against tampering with speed limiters, as defective devices can endanger passengers and other road users.
The renewed crackdown is prompted by growing concerns over road fatalities, with increased travel activity expected during the festive season.
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