Motorists across the country will now receive instant notifications for traffic violations after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officially activated its Instant Fines Traffic Management System.
In a statement issued on Monday, March 9, NTSA confirmed that the automated system is now operational and will send traffic violation alerts directly to motorists via SMS. The authority said the move is aimed at strengthening transparency, improving efficiency in enforcement, and promoting accountability on Kenyan roads.
Under the new system, motorists who commit traffic offences will receive immediate notification detailing the violation. Drivers will then be required to settle the fine within seven days.
NTSA warned that failure to pay the penalty within the stipulated timeline will attract additional interest charges. Motorists who ignore the fines will also be blocked from accessing services on NTSA platforms until the outstanding penalties are cleared.
“The Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live. The system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable,” NTSA said in the statement.
The authority further urged road users to strictly observe traffic regulations and act promptly if they receive any official notifications through the system.
The new enforcement framework relies on a network of more than 1,000 smart cameras installed on roads across the country. The cameras are designed to detect and record up to 37 different traffic offences in real time.
Among the violations that will be captured by the system are speeding, lane discipline breaches, driving on pavements, and failure to wear seat belts.
Depending on the nature and severity of the offence, fines will range from as low as KSh500 to as high as KSh10,000.
The rollout of the system comes shortly after President William Ruto directed authorities to accelerate the installation of smart traffic cameras in major towns to support automated traffic enforcement.
Speaking during a meeting with the National Council on the Administration of Justice at State House in Nairobi on March 1, the Head of State questioned delays in implementing the instant fines programme and called for urgent action.
He instructed the Ministry of Transport to ensure that smart cameras are installed in key urban centres within a month to support the new enforcement system.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir later assured that the project would proceed within the given timeline under an investor-supported model.
Authorities believe the introduction of the system will significantly enhance road safety, reduce traffic violations, and streamline enforcement by minimising direct interaction between motorists and traffic officers.
With the automated system now active, motorists are being urged to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to traffic rules to avoid penalties.
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