A number of motorists across the country have continued receiving notifications for minor traffic offences despite a court order that suspended part of the instant traffic enforcement programme.
The situation has created confusion among drivers, many of whom believed the entire system had been halted following the court ruling.
Several motorists have shared their experiences on social media, saying they recently received messages from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) informing them that they had violated traffic regulations and were required to pay fines.
Most of the notifications relate to speeding offences detected through the authority’s digital monitoring systems.
One notice showed that a vehicle travelling along the Thika Road–Safari Park section on June 3, 2026, was recorded moving at 122 kilometres per hour in an area with a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour.
The offence attracted an instant fine of Ksh 3,000, prompting questions from motorists about whether the enforcement programme was still active.
In response to the concerns, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa clarified that the instant traffic fines system remains operational.
According to him, the court orders issued recently did not stop the enforcement of the Minor Traffic Offences Rules, which provide the legal framework for detecting and penalising traffic violations through automated systems and police notices.
Kondiwa explained that NTSA is currently working under two separate court directives. One order from the Kiambu Law Courts requires the authority to keep records of payments made under the programme, while another order suspended the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) component linked to the system.
He noted that the suspension only affects the planned expansion of traffic enforcement cameras under the PPP arrangement and does not stop the broader enforcement framework that is already in place.
The confusion stems from a court order issued on May 29 that suspended the implementation of the digital enforcement programme pending further legal and procedural review.
Since drivers have continued receiving notifications after that date, many have questioned whether the suspension was fully implemented.
The instant fines system was introduced as a way of improving compliance with traffic laws while reducing the need for motorists accused of minor offences to attend court.
Through the programme, offences such as speeding can be detected by police officers or automated cameras, with notices sent electronically to vehicle owners.
However, the system has continued to face legal challenges from motorists and civil society groups, who have raised concerns about its legality, transparency, and administration.
