Relief for Motorists as MPs Back Fresh Traffic Rules
If approved, the proposed law could change how motorists pay for impounded vehicles by limiting detention periods and regulating towing charges...
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Kenyan lawmakers are backing new traffic rules aimed at protecting drivers from excessive towing fees and ensuring better accountability for impounded vehicles.
- A key proposal is to cap vehicle towing charges and hold police accountable for the safety of detained vehicles and their contents.
- The National Assembly's Transport and Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Naivasha MP George Kariuki, made these proposals while reviewing the Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- The Bill also seeks to introduce clear timelines for vehicle detention, limiting it to a maximum of 48 hours if a photograph suffices as evidence or 14 days for investigations.
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