The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned motorists against using vehicles not insured against third-party risk warning this could prove counterproductive incase of an incident.
According to the Authority, any vehicle not insured would be impounded immediately and the owner or driver be fined or imprisoned. The vehicle owner would also be personally liable for damages caused by the vehicle in the event of a crash.
NTSA in its report also put on notice vehicle owners using a newly purchased vehicle for more than fourteen days after the purchase date without conducting a vehicle transfer.
“Section 9 of the Traffic Act Cap 403 in part says that no motor vehicle or trailer the ownership of which has been transferred by the registered owner shall be used on a road for more than fourteen days after the date of such transfer,” read part of a statement by NTSA.
The Authority further disclosed that the vehicle particulars contained in the vehicle logbook including the vehicle’s colour, model, engine number, tax class and capacity must match the vehicle details provided by the vehicle owner during registration.
However, in the event of any change of circumstance which affects the accuracy of the registered particulars of any vehicle, the Authority must be informed. “Motor vehicle Insurance cover will not be issued if the details contained in the logbook differ from the physical features of the vehicle,” NTSA noted.
In its notice, NTSA also directed vehicle owners including financial Institutions, companies, dealers and government agencies to collect processed logbooks and number plates.
How to Collect & Requirements
Logbook and number plate owners were ordered to collect their requisite documents from the centres identified during the registration process.
The Authority in a recent statement revealed that it had reduced the number of days taken to process number plates and log books from fourteen days to three days.
Kenyans seeking to collect their number plates were directed to carry their old number plates and identification documents. Meanwhile, those seeking to collect their logbooks were urged to come along with their old logbooks and identification documents.
NTSA's latest notice comes amidst confusion over vehicle registration and collection of number plates and even log books. It is not the first time that the Authority has made such clarification. NTSA officials have been going across the country in an attempt to conduct civic education to motorists on the importance of complying with regulations.
Meanwhile, the Authority on Tuesday, October 18 announced the commencement of a nationwide crackdown on non-compliant motorists. The crackdown would be conducted by a multi-agency team led by the National Police Service and NTSA officials.
