NTSA suspends enforcement of new vehicle inspection rules
The authority on Sunday said it had notified police not to demand proof of the mandatory inspection certificate from private vehicles during road checks until further notice...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the enforcement of new mandatory vehicle inspection rules for private vehicles, offering motorists temporary relief.
- Suspension of enforcement means police will not demand proof of inspection certificates from private vehicles during road checks until further notice.
- The NTSA, Kenya's road safety regulator, cited concerns raised by motorists regarding the implementation, cost, and timelines of the new regulations.
- While booking inspections through the eCitizen portal is still expected, enforcement will only begin once the implementation framework is fully established.
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