The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued six road safety directives ahead of the Easter celebrations, days after fatal crashes.
In a notice on Monday, April 7, the authority urged motorists to adhere to six measures to ensure a safe Easter holiday for all.
At the top of the list, drivers were urged to drive within the speed limit, followed by a plea to maintain sobriety, terming it "the silent hero of every safe trip home." Drivers were warned against drunk driving as a result.
Thirdly, vehicle owners were directed to remove stalled vehicles as soon as possible and to take precautionary measures like placing signs to warn oncoming traffic.
Drivers were also urged to take enough rest and plan in good time to rest well before they begin their journey to maintain alertness when on the road.
They were also implored to ensure that their vehicle is serviced before taking to the road to ensure a smooth journey.
Lastly, NTSA directed motorists to report cases of reckless driving to the police through the 911 hotline.
These directives follow the authority's launch of several measures expected to curtail drunk driving and ultimately reduce road accidents.
On Sunday, April 6, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced that the NTSA and traffic police will be bringing back breathalyser tests, popularly known as alocoblows, on major roads starting this week.
Drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol beyond the prescribed limit shall be fined up to Ksh100,000 or face an imprisonment of a term not exceeding two years or both.
This measure comes along with several other regulations, including the inspection of private motor vehicles by private inspection centres and the inspection of public service vehicles, school transportation, commercial vehicles, and driving school motor vehicles.
According to CS Chirchir, these laws, dubbed Traffic (Drink-Driving) Rules 2025, Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules 2025, Operation Commercial Service Vehicles Rules 2025, and the Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025, were necessitated by a surge in road accident fatalities in the country.
