The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed traffic officers not to enforce the mandatory vehicle inspection requirement on private motorists during route checks.

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Through an official notice obtained by Kenyans.co.ke  on Sunday, June 28, NTSA said implementation and enforcement timelines for the affected regulations would be communicated in due course.

"Further to the Notice issued by the Authority regarding inspection of various categories of motor vehicles, we assure the public as follows: During route checks, traffic officers shall not enforce the mandatory inspection requirement on private motor vehicle owners," NTSA said.

The Authority also cautioned the public against circulating misleading information regarding the new inspection regulations, urging motorists to rely only on official communication issued through its verified channels.

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Additionally, school transport operators also received a reprieve, with NTSA stating they will not face penalties for failing to comply with two specific provisions under the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026.

The affected provisions are Rule 13, which requires reflectorised red stop mechanical signal arms on school vehicles, and Rule 14, which requires the installation of a telematic system.

"School transport operators shall not be penalised for non-compliance with Rule 13 (Reflectorised red stop mechanical signal arms) and Rule 14 (Telematic system) of the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026," NTSA stated.

Operators of commercial service vehicles also received similar relief, with the Authority stating they will not be penalised for failing to comply with the telematic system requirement under Regulation 9(d) of the NTSA (Operations of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026.

"Commercial service vehicle operators shall not be penalised for non-compliance with paragraph d (Telematic system) - Regulation 9 of the NTSA (Operations of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026," NTSA said.

The clarification comes after widespread concern among motorists and transport operators over the implementation of the new inspection regulations, prompting the Authority to address misinformation circulating online.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke