NTSA Withdraws Instant Fines System, Calls For Public Clarity
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially withdrawn its public notice announcing the rollout of the Instant Fines Management System.
In a statement issued on Friday, NTSA explained that the decision to retract the notice was driven by the need to ensure the public fully understands the details and procedures involved in handling minor traffic offences, as stipulated under Section 117 of the Traffic Act.
The authority emphasised that the withdrawal is not a cancellation of the initiative but a step to enhance clarity and transparency on how instant fines will be administered.
“The Authority will communicate the standard procedures aligned to the provisions of the existing laws on handling instant fines and minor traffic offences to avoid any misinformation and provide clarity on the same,” said NTSA’s Director General, Nashon Kondiwa.
The @ntsa_kenya drops from the moon to earth — and falls in Kenya to realize they had done reverse psychology with instant fines;
— Stephen Mutoro (@smutoro) March 27, 2026
⭕️ NTSA has withdrawn its earlier announcement (dated 9th March 2026) about the launch of the Instant Fines Management System.
⭕️ Why: The public… pic.twitter.com/UePF7bU7fb
The move comes amid concerns that some motorists and members of the public may not have been adequately informed about how the system would operate.
NTSA reassured the public that it remains committed to the fair and predictable application of penalties for traffic infractions.
According to the Authority, the withdrawal underscores its commitment to ensuring that enforcement measures are consistent, fair, and legally compliant, reinforcing public confidence in the administration of traffic laws.
NTSA also highlighted that a clear understanding of traffic regulations and the standard procedures for handling offenses is a critical component in reducing road accidents and fatalities.
“Consistent, predictable, fair, and certain administration of penalties on traffic infractions remains a core component of reducing the burden of deaths on our roads,” the statement added.
In a notice issued March 9, the authority launched the system, adding that it will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists found to have breached road regulations.
The notifications, according to the agency, were designed to 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.
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“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,” the notice said.
“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 system, however, faced growing concerns from stakeholders and a legal hurdle that temporarily halted the enforcement of the newly introduced instant traffic fines.
NTSA Withdraws Instant Fines System, Calls For Public Clarity
