The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned Kenyans of hefty fines for failing to use footbridges erected across the country.
In a video posted on Thursday, March 28, it was emphasised that crossing roads where footbridges have been erected is an offence.
According to the roads agency, those who fail to use the footbridges face fines of up to Ksh5,000.
KeNHA added that the minimum fine that a pedestrian can pay for such an offence is Ksh500.
"Crossing a road under a footbridge could earn you a fine of approximately Ksh500 - Ksh5,000. Despite this people still prefer to cross the road to save time but be careful not to save time and lose life," KeNHA warned.
The highways Authority released the video after 30 people were arrested in various parts of Nairobi during a joint operation by the police and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Notably, NTSA added that it would intensify its operations in the coming days owing to the rising cases of accidents.
"Pedestrians must use available footbridges, walkways and other designated crossing points to ensure their safety.
"This morning, several pedestrians who failed to obey traffic rules were detained. To avoid any inconvenience, we urge pedestrians to observe traffic rules," read a statement by NTSA.
According to accident statistics by NTSA, most people who die during road accidents are usually pedestrians.
For instance, in 2023, 1,591 pedestrians lost their lives to accidents in comparison with 1,133 motorcyclists. Drivers who lost their lives were 382.
However, generally, 4,324 people died in road accidents last year while 10,769 people nursed injuries.
