Nairobi, Kenya – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the rollout of the Minor Traffic Offences System.
This followed the withdrawal of the earlier notice on the rollout of the after concerns raised by transport stakeholders.
In a statement dated May 28, 2026, NTSA said, in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, and other relevant enforcement agencies, it has reviewed the minor traffic offences and developed internal procedures to guide the implementation framework.
How NTSA’s minor traffic offence system will work
The authority affirmed that the new minor traffic offences system will take effect on June 1, 2026.
“The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) wishes to notify members of the public that the government will operationalise a modernized enforcement framework for minor traffic offences under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403), effective June 1, 2026,” read the statement
in part.
The authority explained that the system will be significant in enhancing road safety, increasing compliance with traffic laws, reducing congestion in traffic courts and promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in traffic enforcement.
The framework will see motorists who commit certain minor traffic offences receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence, without having to visit the court immediately.
“Offences can be detected either by police officers during routine enforcement or electronically via traffic cameras and other digital monitoring systems. Once sufficient evidence is gathered, the notification will be issued to the driver or the registered vehicle owner,” the statement continued in part.
The car owner will then receive the notification either through personal delivery by police officers, affixing the notice to the vehicle, or electronically via SMS, email, or approved digital traffic enforcement platforms.
What’s in NTSA’s minor traffic offences system notice
The notice will contain key details such as the nature of the offence, the date, time and location it occurred, the prescribed penalty, payment instructions, and response deadlines.
NTSA noted that motorists will be presented with two options – either admit liability and pay the prescribed fine within the stipulated period, or dispute the allegation in court.
“If the motorist chooses to pay the fine, the matter can be settled without the need for a court appearance. However, the court retains the power to reduce or refund the penalty based on mitigating circumstances (if any) and administer demerit points against the driver’s licence where appropriate,” the authority added.
NTSA warned that motorists who fail to respond, pay fines, or appear in court when required may face harsher penalties imposed by the courts.
The system also allows motorists to access evidence, such as photographs or video recordings, supporting the alleged offence.
The authority assured that all personal data collected will be handled in accordance with the Constitution and the Data Protection Act.
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