Police: These are the only VIPs you should give way to

Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has finally come out to address the much-talked about issue of public leaders being entitled to special clearance on roads and highways during traffic snarl-ups.

IG Mutyambai, in a directive issued on Wednesday said among VIPs liable for such kind of treatment include the President, Deputy President, as well as the First Lady.

Cabinet Secretaries for Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs and their Principal Secretaries as well as ambulances and fire brigade vehicles are also liable for clearance.

Below is the complete list of the other VIPs:

The Chief Justice

The Attorney General

The Chief of Defence Forces

The Service Commanders of Defence Forces

The Inspector General National Police Service

The Deputy Inspector General-Kenya Police Service

The Deputy Inspector General-Administration Police Service

The Speaker of the National Assembly

The Speaker of the Senate

The Majority leader of the National Assembly

The Senate Majority Leader

Retired Presidents

Retired Prime Minister

According to the IG, any other vehicles will require authority by officers in charge of traffic in respective regions on special cases.

“All other vehicles including Government registered vehicles (GK) are expected to follow the normal traffic flow,” reads the statement.

“Any Government vehicle found violating traffic regulations especially those overlapping, the drivers shall be arrested and charged in accordance with the law.”