The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is facing backlash over its new instant fines system, primarily due to confusion about who is liable for the fines and concerns about potential abuse.

• The system ties violations to the driver's licence and the registered vehicle owner, not the logbook.
• This has sparked worries about wrongful arrests for individuals driving vehicles registered under previous owners' names.
• Fines range from Ksh500 to Ksh10,000 for 37 minor traffic offences, payable digitally via the eCitizen platform.