High Court Rules on NTSA’s Instant Traffic Fine System
In his suit, the petitioner had sought a conservatory order from the court to suspend the implementation of the instant fines system pending the hearing and determination of the case...
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The High Court has declined to halt the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) new instant traffic fine system, despite a petition challenging its constitutionality.
- The court instead directed that the petition be served to the respondents and set a mention date for April 9, 2026.
- The petitioner argued that the system allows for punishment without a hearing, potentially violating constitutional rights to fair administrative action and a fair trial.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is the primary respondent, with the Office of the Attorney General of Kenya as the second respondent.
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