Driving without a licence? You risk a Ksh 7,000 fine
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has published new traffic guidelines and outlined fines to be paid by drivers who contravene the respective rules.
Here is a breakdown of the rules and their respective fines as contained in First Schedule: Scheduled Minor Offences
| SECTION OF THE ACT OR RULE OF THE TRAFFIC RULES | NATURE OF OFFENCE | PENALTY | |
| 1. | Sec 12(1) and 14. Rule 7 of Traffic Rules. | Driving without identification plates affixed or plates not fixed in the prescribed manner | 10,000 |
| 2. | Section 42(1) and 43(1) | Exceeding speed limit prescribed for class of vehicle:- | By 1 – 5 kph – 500By 6-10 kph – 3000By 11-15 kph – 6,000By 16-20 – 10,000 |
| 3. | Section 42(3), (4) and 43(1) | Exceeding speed limit of 50 kph or as prescribed by a traffic sign | By 1 – 5 kph – 500By 6-10 kph – 3000By 11-15 kph – 6,000By 16-20 – 10,000 |
| 4. | Section 45A(1) and (2) | Driving on or through a pavement or a pedestrian walkway | 5000 |
| 5. | Section 90(2)(a) and 94 | Driving a vehicle on a footpath | 5,000 |
| 6. | Section 53(1) and 67. | Causing obstruction by allowing a vehicle to remain in any position on the road so as to obstruct or cause inconvenience or to other traffic using the road. | 10,000 |
| 7. | Sec 52(1)(b) and (2). | Failure of a driver to conform to the indications given by any traffic sign. | 3,000 |
| 8. | Sec 52(1)(c) and (2) | Failure of a driver to stop when required to do so by a police officer in uniform | 5,000 |
| 9. | Sec 52(1)(a) and 52(2) | Failure of a driver to obey any directions given, whether verbally or by signal, by a police officer in uniform, in the execution of their duty | 3,000 |
| 10. | Section 30(1) and (7) | Driving without a valid driving license endorsement in respect of the class of vehicle | 7000 |
| 11. | Sec 30(4) and 41 | Failure to renew a driving license | 1,000 |
| 12. | Section 36(1) and (3). | Failing to carry and produce a driving license on demand | 1,000 |
| 13. | Rule 59A(1) | Driver using a mobile phone while vehicle is in motion | 2,000 |
| 14. | Rule 12(1)(b) | Learner failing to exhibit “L” plates on the front and rear | 1,000 |
| 15. | Rule 25 | Failure of a vehicle to carry reflective/ warning signs (lifesavers) | 2000 |
| 16. | Section 53(3) and (4) | Failure to display reflective triangles or lifesavers in cases where any part of the vehicle remains on the road in a position so as to obstruct or cause obstruction | 3,000. |
| 17. | Rule 22A(1) and (2) | Failure by owner of vehicle to have seat belts in motor vehicle as prescribed in Rule 22A(1) | 1000 for every seatthat is not fitted or, is not of the proper standard or specification |
| 18. | Sec 22A(3) and (4) | Failure to wear seat belt while motor vehicle is in motion | 500 |
| 19. | Sec 33(c)and 41 | Driving a PSV while being unqualified | 7,000 |
| 20. | Sec 130C(1) and (3) | The driver of a PSV driver who lets an unauthorized person to drive | 5,000 |
| 21. | Rule 130C(1) and (3) | Person who while not being the designated driver of a PSV drives the vehicle | 5,000 |
| 22. | Sec 98(1) and 104 | Unlicensed person driving or acting as a conductor of a PSV | 5,000 |
| 23. | Sec 98(1) and 104 | Owner or operator of PSV employing an unlicensed PSV driver or conductor | 10,000 |
| 24. | Sec 16(2) and 17A(3) | Driving a vehicle without a valid inspection certificate inspected | 10,000 |
| 25. | Sec 103A(1) and (7) | Failure of a PSV driver or conductor to wear special badge and uniform | 2,000 |
| 26. | Sec 101(2) | Failure to refund fare paid for incomplete portion of journey for which full fare has been paid | 5,000 |
| 27. | Rule 65(f) and 72 | The driver of a motor omnibus or matatu picking or setting down passengers in a place that is not authorized as a bus stop or terminal | 3,000 |
| 28. | Sec 103(1) and (2) | Touting | 3,000 |
| 29. | Rule 80 | Travelling with part of the body outside moving vehicle | 1,000 |
| 30. | Rule 68(1)(x) and 72 | A passenger alighting or boarding any omnibus or matatu at a place which is not authorized as a bus stop or terminal | 1,000 |
| 31. | Rule 41A | Failure to fit prescribed speed governor in PSV and Commercial Vehicle | 10,000 |
| 32. | Rule 22A(5) and (6) | Failure of a conductor of PSV to keep seat belts in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition | 500 |
| 33. | Rule 56(1), (2) | Failure of a PSV to carry functional fire extinguishers and fire kits | 2,000 |
| 34. | Rule 54A | A person driving or operating a PSV with tinted windows or windscreen | 2,000 |
| 35. | Sec90(2)(c) and 94 | Pedestrian willfully obstructing the free passage of vehicles | 500 |
| 36. | Sec 60(1) and 60(2) | Driver of Motor Cycle carrying more than one pillion passenger | 1,000 |
| 37. | Sec 103B(1) and (7) | Motorcycle rider riding without protective gear | 1,000 |
| 38. | Sec 103B(1) and (7) | Motorcycle passenger riding without protective gear | 1,000 |
This comes even as the County Government of Nairobi banned bodaboda motorcycles in the Central Business District (CBD). The Ban, which takes effect immediately, are in Pursuant to the provisions of the Traffic Act CAP 403 of 2014 of the Laws of the Republic of Kenya.
“Any operator and passenger found contravening this law will be arrested for an offence punishable by hefty fines and long jail terms as provided for in the Traffic Act of 2014,” read the County Government announcement.
“Motorcycles ferrying goods are exempted. Motorcycle operators must also note that the Nairobi City County government has not designated any parking slots in the CBD.”
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