NTSA Rolls Out Real-Time Speed Monitoring with Instant Fines on Key Highways

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to curb speeding on Kenya’s major highways, introducing real-time speed monitoring with instant fines.

The pilot phase of this program, which began in November 2024, is now active on the Thika Superhighway, Mombasa Road, and the Southern Bypass, with plans for further expansion.

Under the new system, digital speed cameras detect vehicles exceeding the speed limit and immediately send a text message to the registered owner.

The message includes the vehicle’s registration number, the time of the offense, the speed limit exceeded, the owner’s name, and the fine charged to their NTSA account.

For instance, speeding 6-10 km/h over the limit incurs a KSh 3,000 fine, while higher speeds could lead to heftier fines or even jail time, as stipulated by the Traffic Act.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has confirmed that Phase 2 of the program will expand coverage and integrate with licensing systems to enhance enforcement.

Drivers are required to pay fines immediately via M-Pesa or mobile money platforms.

NTSA urges motorists to stay alert, adhere to speed limits, and avoid penalties.

“The system is live. Drive smart, drive safe,” the authority emphasized in its public notice.