The Ministry of Transport has announced new regulations that would grant the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) greater powers, in a move aimed at enhancing the Authority's operational standards.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, on Wednesday, announced plans to introduce new penalties for motorists, which could potentially result in the suspension or revocation of licences for non-compliant drivers.
In a gazette notice dated June 18, the CS revealed the government's intention to amend the NTSA Act by introducing stricter licensing requirements for commercial vehicle owners, operators, and drivers.
The regulations would also introduce safety and compliance obligations for commercial vehicles, with plans underway to enhance the use of safety equipment such as speed governors, telematics, and underride protection devices among motorists.
