KeNHA urges courts to crack down on overloaded trucks

Some courts impose fines of about Sh5,000 for axle load offences instead of applying the penalties outlined in the axle load regulations...

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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is calling for stricter judicial penalties against overloaded trucks, arguing that current fines are too lenient.

KeNHA proposes penalties up to Sh400,000 or jail time for axle load violations, instead of the current Sh5,000 fines.
Assistant Director Peter Maruti highlighted that overloading significantly damages road infrastructure, costing billions to maintain.
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