The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), on Thursday, March 16, shed light on claims that motorists will be logged out of the online portal after failing to register for new driving licenses.
While responding to a concerned motorist, the authority assured that no driver will be removed from the system.
"Can someone be removed from the system if they fail to apply for the Driving License yet the details are reflected in the TIMS account," one motorist questioned.
"Please note that we do not remove clients from the system," NTSA answered.
Meanwhile, some of the services offered online include driver test and licensing motor vehicle registration, inspection, and dealers application.
On the other hand, the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) was introduced by NTSA to gather information automatically and recommend appropriate action for traffic offenders.
"We shall roll it out countrywide where police will be equipped with smart applications to help them automatically collect key road data for easy action," NTSA Director General George Njau stated in June 2022.
To open a TIMS account, one requires a national identification serial number, a KRA pin, and a phone number.
Meanwhile, in August 2022, the authority launched new digital number plates announcing that all motorist was required to register within 18 months.
While applying, Kenyans are charged Ksh3,000 to replace the old number plates additionally, motorists were required to produce coloured images of two current number plates (front and rear plates) and a copy of the logbook.
NTSA was established through an Act of Parliament in 2012 to harmonise the operations of the key road transport departments, help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector, and minimise loss of lives through road crashes.
"Our mission is to continuously improve road safety for all users through planning, managing, and regulating the road transport system," NTSA stated on its website.
