The authority says its enforcement officers have, in recent days, encountered several public service vehicles (PSVs) and commercial trucks operating with altered or disabled speed governors during routine inspections on major highways.
According to NTSA, some vehicles were found recording abnormal speed readings, raising concerns about passenger safety.
Speed limiters are mandatory safety devices installed in PSVs and commercial vehicles to control maximum speed and reduce the risk of fatal crashes.
Speed limiters are mandatory safety devices installed in PSVs and commercial vehicles to control maximum speed and reduce the risk of fatal crashes.
However, NTSA notes that some drivers and vehicle owners deliberately interfere with the devices by modifying electronic systems or making physical alterations to allow vehicles to travel at higher speeds.
In an advisory issued on Saturday, December 20, NTSA stressed that tampering with speed limiters is illegal and poses a serious threat to road safety.
“Speed limiters play a critical role in preventing excessive speeding, which remains one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes in Kenya.
In an advisory issued on Saturday, December 20, NTSA stressed that tampering with speed limiters is illegal and poses a serious threat to road safety.
“Speed limiters play a critical role in preventing excessive speeding, which remains one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes in Kenya.
Any interference with these devices is a violation of the law and endangers the lives of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users,” the authority stated.
NTSA revealed that enforcement officers have been deployed across the country as part of intensified road safety operations ahead of the festive season, a period traditionally associated with increased traffic and higher accident rates.
NTSA revealed that enforcement officers have been deployed across the country as part of intensified road safety operations ahead of the festive season, a period traditionally associated with increased traffic and higher accident rates.
The operations involve inspecting vehicles, verifying compliance with safety regulations, and taking action against offenders.
During the ongoing crackdown, the authority says it has recorded an increase in cases involving speed limiter tampering, particularly among PSVs and heavy commercial vehicles.
During the ongoing crackdown, the authority says it has recorded an increase in cases involving speed limiter tampering, particularly among PSVs and heavy commercial vehicles.
NTSA warned that drivers and vehicle owners found guilty of the offence risk arrest, prosecution, and suspension of operating licenses.
In addition to speed-related offences, NTSA has also stepped up efforts to curb drunk driving. Officers are conducting random breathalyser tests on major highways, including key routes linking Nairobi to other regions.
The authority confirmed that several motorists have already been apprehended during night operations, with some registering alcohol levels far above the legal limit.
In addition to speed-related offences, NTSA has also stepped up efforts to curb drunk driving. Officers are conducting random breathalyser tests on major highways, including key routes linking Nairobi to other regions.
The authority confirmed that several motorists have already been apprehended during night operations, with some registering alcohol levels far above the legal limit.
In one reported case, a driver was found with a breathalyser reading exceeding 550 mg/100ml, a level considered extremely dangerous.
NTSA reminded motorists that driving under the influence of alcohol significantly impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination, greatly increasing the likelihood of fatal accidents.
“Drink driving kills. It not only puts the driver at risk but also innocent road users,” the agency warned.
NTSA reminded motorists that driving under the influence of alcohol significantly impairs judgment, reaction time, and coordination, greatly increasing the likelihood of fatal accidents.
“Drink driving kills. It not only puts the driver at risk but also innocent road users,” the agency warned.
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