Road carnage in Kenya has been on a worrying upward trend over the past two months, with enforcement agencies scrambling to implement measures that could stem the tide of casualties and injuries.
Despite these efforts, the battle for safer roads continues to be undermined-not just by limited enforcement capacity but also by the widespread ignorance or outright disregard for traffic laws among some road users.
This growing crisis has put a spotlight on the long-distance trucking sector and other drivers where compliance with key provisions of the Traffic Act remains inconsistent, raising fresh questions about accountability, fatigue, vehicle safety, and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight.
This article delves into the critical aspects of the Traffic Act and related regulations developed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to help govern the conduct of road users.
