By Ongaga Ongaga
Motorists will now receive traffic violation alerts instantly after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) activated a new automated fines management system designed to improve road discipline and transparency.
In a public notice, the authority announced that the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live and will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable.
NTSA said the system is fully automated and does not require human intervention, a move expected to enhance fairness in traffic enforcement.
“The Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live. The system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable,” the authority said.
According to the notice, the digital system is intended to promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in road safety enforcement.
Motorists who receive violation notices will be required to settle the fines within seven days.
Payments will be processed through the branch network of KCB Group.
NTSA warned that failure to pay within the stipulated period will attract additional costs.
“Failure to settle the fine due within the seven-day period will result in the amount due earning interest,” the authority said.
The agency further cautioned that vehicles or drivers with pending penalties will not be able to access services on NTSA platforms until the fines are cleared.
“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 statement added.
The move forms part of the government’s broader push to digitize public services and improve road safety oversight as authorities continue to grapple with rising traffic violations and road accidents across the country.