The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live, marking a significant shift in how traffic violations are enforced.
In a notice issued Monday, the authority said the system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists found to have breached road regulations.
The notifications will inform offenders of the nature of the offence and the fine payable.
NTSA said the new system is designed to improve transparency and efficiency in traffic enforcement by eliminating manual processes.
“The system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable,” it said.
According to the authority, the process is fully automated and operates without human intervention, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency and accountability in traffic enforcement.
Motorists who receive the notifications will be required to settle the fines within seven days.
“All fines issued through the system can be paid through the branch network of KCB Group within 7 days,” the authority said.
NTSA further warned that failure to settle the fine within the stipulated period will attract additional penalties.
“Failure to settle the fine due within the seven-day period will result in the amount due earning interest. In addition, the vehicle or the driver with pending fine will not be able to transact on NTSA service platforms until the fine is settled,” the notice said.
The authority urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations and respond promptly to official communication regarding any offences recorded under the new digital system.
“Motorists are advised to observe all traffic regulations and respond promptly to any official notifications received,” it said.
Further details about the system and its implementation will be communicated through official government channels.
Under the new system, motorists committing traffic offences will receive instant notifications on their mobile phones, enabling authorities to enforce traffic laws more swiftly and efficiently.
The rollout follows a directive issued by William Ruto on
March 2 instructing the Ministry of Roads and Transport and NTSA to implement
the instant fines programme within one month.
The directive also included the installation of road surveillance cameras in major urban centres to help monitor traffic violations.
Ruto ordered the authority and the ministry to roll out road surveillance cameras in six major urban areas as part of renewed efforts to curb traffic offences and address rising road fatalities in the country.
Speaking during a high-level road safety meeting convened under the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) at State House Nairobi, the President expressed frustration over delays in implementing the long-discussed instant fines and digital enforcement programme.
The government hopes the new digital enforcement system will help strengthen compliance with traffic laws and reduce accidents by ensuring swift and consistent penalties for offenders.
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