The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has rolled out a new Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a digital platform designed to automatically issue traffic violation notifications to motorists across the country.

In a public notice issued by the authority on Monday, March 9, 2026, NTSA said the system is now fully operational and will send traffic offence notifications directly to drivers via SMS where applicable.

According to the agency, the new system aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the enforcement of traffic regulations.

“The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) wishes to inform the public that the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live. The system will automatically issue traffic violation notifications via SMS to motorists where applicable,” NTSA stated.

This process is fully automated and operates without human intervention, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in traffic enforcement.”

How the system works

Under the new system, motorists who commit traffic violations will receive automated SMS alerts informing them of the offence and the applicable fine.

Drivers will be required to settle the fines within seven days through the branch network of KCB Group.

The authority warned that motorists who fail to pay within the stipulated period will face additional penalties.

“All fines issued through the system can be paid through the branch network of KCB Group within 7 days. Failure to settle the fine due within the 7 day period will result in the amount due earning interest in addition, the vehicle or the driver with pending fine will not be able to transact on NTSA service platforms until the fine is settled,” NTSA said.

In addition, drivers or vehicle owners with outstanding fines will not be able to access or transact on NTSA digital platforms until the penalties are cleared.

Motorists have been urged to remain vigilant on the roads and strictly follow traffic regulations to avoid penalties under the new system.

“Motorists are advised to observe all traffic regulations and respond promptly to any official notifications received. Further details will be communicated through the official government channels,” the authority said.

Ruto’s directive

This comes days after President William Ruto directed NTSA, alongside the Ministry of Transport, to implement smart traffic camera systems across all major cities within the next month.

The initiative aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic management, and strengthen enforcement of traffic regulations nationwide.

Addressing the National Council on the Administration of Justice, State House, on Monday, March 2, 2026, during the launch, Ruto confronted Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the new NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa over the slow progress in the rollout of the system that is set to impose instant fines.

“We have taken forever, the Ministry of Transport. Why don’t we enforce the instant fines programme? Why haven’t we rolled out the cameras on our roads?” the president posed.

“Rolling out cameras is not rocket science. Let us roll out the cameras in the five or six major towns within one month. Those cameras should be connected to the whole framework of instant fines.”