A section of motorists has raised concerns over what they describe as new instant-fine hotspots along Nairobi's Eastern Bypass after receiving speeding violation notifications from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), despite claiming there were no visible speed limit signs along the affected sections of the road.

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A number of drivers took to social media to question the enforcement measures, particularly around the Nairobi Gates Roundabout section of the bypass, where many say they have recently been flagged for overspeeding.

According to motorists, the area does not have any NTSA camera or a road sign indicating the required speed limit, questioning how the authority moved to charge them instant fines even when police did not stop them.

One motorist, who regularly uses the route, recounted receiving an SMS from NTSA shortly after completing a journey along the highway.

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"After I got to my destination, I received a message from NTSA saying that my car had been captured overspeeding just past the Nairobi Gates Roundabout. Do we have any road signs indicating the speed limit around this area? Those who use this route, help me understand," one motorist lamented.

His concerns appeared to resonate with other road users, some of whom claimed to have had similar experiences on the busy corridor that links several parts of Nairobi and its outskirts.

While seeking a response from NTSA, the motorist was only directed to email the agency for guidance on how to pay fines. NTSA neither denied nor confirmed the presence of speed limits in the area.

The complaints come amid the government's intensified efforts to curb speeding and reduce road accidents through technology-driven enforcement measures, including speed cameras.

Road users have particularly questioned whether there is adequate signage warning drivers of applicable speed limits before they reach camera-monitored sections.

The debate has also attracted the attention of road safety advocates, with some arguing that every enforcement measure should be backed by official road safety audits.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke