Traffic Amendments Act 2014 (Kenya)

Over view
The National Transport and Safety Authority of Kenya passed a law stipulating new set of motoring offences in 2014.

The laws and offences
Motorists found exceeding speed limits will pay fines ranging from Sh500 to Sh10,000. Traffic Amendments Act 2014 states that motorists will be fined Sh10,000 if found driving 5-10 kph above speed limits.


 * 1) Driving 11-20 kph above the limit- Sh15,000.
 * 2) For exceeding the limit by 21-20 kph Sh20,000.
 * 3) For exceeding by 31 kph- Sh25,000.
 * 4) Driving without identification plates - Sh10,000.
 * 5) Failure of driver to conform to indications on any traffic sign- Sh3,000
 * 6) Failure to stop when required to by police officer in uniform - Sh5,000
 * 7) Failure to obey any directions given, whether verbally or by signal, by a police officer in uniform in the execution of their duty - Sh3,000.
 * 8) Driving without a valid licence endorsement in respect of the class of the vehicle - Sh7,000.
 * 9) Failure to review the drivers licence - Sh1,000
 * 10) Failure to carry reflective/warning sign - Sh2,000
 * 11) Failure to wear seat belt while motor vehicle is in motion - Sh500
 * 12) Driving PSV while being unqualified - Sh7,000
 * 13) The driver of a motor omnibus or matatu picking or setting down passengers in a place that not authorised as a bus stop or terminal - Sh3,000
 * 14) 'Touting' - Sh3,000
 * 15) Travelling with part of the body outside moving vehicle - Sh1,000
 * 16) A passenger alighting at an unauthorised bus stop or terminal - Sh1,000
 * 17) Failure to fit prescribed speed - Sh10,000
 * 18) Failure of a conductor to keep seat belts in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition - Sh2,000

Also see

 * Kenya