The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motorists to ensure their driving licences, vehicle insurance and other key documents are valid as it begins a nationwide road safety crackdown.

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NTSA issued the directive on Wednesday, September 10, as it officially began its joint compliance inspection alongside the National Police Service (NPS) in Turkana County.

The joint compliance inspection targets motorists operating vehicles with expired documents, including driving licences, vehicle insurance, defective speed governors and other traffic violations.

Following its inspection in Turkana, s everal motorists were arrested, taken to court and fined , while others were released after renewing their expired licences and insurance documents.

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While addressing the press, NTSA official, Benard Boni, said the joint exercise seeks to reduce road crashes and fatalities linked to mechanical defects and non-compliance with traffic laws.

“We are jointly working with the National Police Service in the whole of Turkana. We are carrying out joint compliance inspections to curb fatalities and reduce accidents that may occur due to mechanical defects on vehicles,” Boni said.

He said defective speed governors have emerged as one of the major challenges identified during the inspections, with authorities also finding several vehicles operating without valid insurance.

“We have noticed several challenges, especially defective speed governors. Most vehicles are not insured, especially private vehicles,” Boni added.

According to him, motorists found violating traffic laws were being subjected to enforcement measures , including arrest and prosecution, while those who complied by renewing their licences and insurance were allowed to proceed.

“We have readily enforced traffic laws and ensured that they have been taken to court and fined. Others have complied by renewing their licences and insurance, and some have been released,” he said.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke