NTSA Begins Sending Motorists Automated Instant Fines
Drivers have already begun receiving SMS notifications for various traffic violations detected under the new system, with some motorists expressing concerns about its implementation and enforcement...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched an automated traffic enforcement system in Nairobi, employing hundreds of smart surveillance cameras to instantly penalize speeding motorists via digital notifications.
- Speeding violations are now captured by cameras and instant digital penalties are sent via SMS.
- The NTSA is using this technology to reduce reckless driving and road accidents.
- Speed limits on major roads like the Thika Superhighway vary, with penalties automatically issued when exceeded.
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