Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Professor Kithure Kindiki has launched a crackdown on traffic offenders.
Speaking during the launch of the 2022 December Festivity Enforcement Initiative on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Kindiki decried the number of deaths caused on roads stating that many of the accidents recorded can be prevented.
"There is manifest correlation between the increase in the incidences of recorded accidents and the higher number of vehicles on our roads around this time of the year. But the high number of accidents also point to human error and the merrymaking and other indulgences typical of the festive season as major contributors to this notable spike,' the cs stated.
Consequently, the CS directed police to deal with all those found flaunting traffic rules.
"During this festive season, I have directed the police to crackdown heavily, and without exceptions, all those found flaunting our traffic rules. I have given the inspector general of police my personal assurances and those of the government of the republic of Kenya that we will provide officers with all the necessary support to enforce the safety of every Kenyan on our roads and a deliberate campaign targetting the reduction of our unacceptable high road fatalities as CS Murkomen has read out, "Kindiki added.
Further, the CS urged motorists and other road users to strictly adhere to the relevant traffic rules set to avoid brushing sides with the law.
"We expect 100 per cent compliance with the relevant traffic requirements by motorists and other road users. These rules must be observed in their entirety by all," he added.
At the same time, the security boss affirmed that the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) will work hand in hand with other relevant bodies to enhance the effective implementation of the exercise.
Directed the police to crackdown heavily, and without exceptions, all those found flaunting our traffic rules. I have given the Police IG my personal assurances that we will provide his officers with necessary support to enforce the safety of every Kenyan on our roads. pic.twitter.com/nBcaedAY6u
— Kithure Kindiki (@KindikiKithure) December 20, 2022
Punishable offences include:
- Speeding
- Overloading of goods and excess passengers
- Contravening of licensed Public Service Vehicle route
- Night operation without a valid night travel licence
- Operating a PSV without valid licence
- Operating vehicles without valid inspection
- Installation of unlawful lights on motor vehicles
- Drink driving
- Delayed removal of stalled vehicles, and
- Any other traffic infringements.
