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NTSA Quietly Testing New Digital Speed Notification System

Caleb Sama by Caleb Sama
November 29, 2024
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NTSA Is Quietly Testing a New Digital Speed Notification System

The National Transport & Safety Authority (NTSA) has quietly introduced a digital speed notification system that will have a big impact on traffic management and road safety in Kenya. This new system will act on reducing speeding violations through immediate, targeted communication with motorists.

The system leverages strategically positioned cameras along major roadways, including the Red Hill link road, Southern Bypass, and Northern Bypass. When a vehicle exceeds the set speed limit, an automated SMS is sent directly to the vehicle’s registered owner, providing detailed information about the violation.

A typical notification offers precise details, including vehicle registration, exact speed, time, and location of the offense, and a clear reminder to reduce speed. An example of NTSA’s notification system sent to an anonymous motorist read: “Your vehicle Reg X was captured driving at 54 kph, exceeding the 50 kph speed limit on Red Hill Road on 2024-11-27 at 10:39:17. Slow down, fika salama.”

Example of NTSA's speed notification system.
Example of NTSA’s speed notification system.

Lately, President William Ruto has been pushing for modernizing government infrastructure. As a result, NTSA has been developing a comprehensive approach to road safety, implementing specific speed zones in high-risk areas such as school areas, villages, and busy intersections.

Traffic safety experts have responded positively to the speed notification system, noting its potential to significantly reduce reckless driving. The immediate notification serves as a real-time deterrent, encouraging drivers to maintain safe speeds and become more conscious of their driving behavior.

While the program is currently in its pilot phase, early responses from motorists have been mixed. Some have expressed surprise at the system’s efficiency, while others have raised questions about its implementation and potential legal implications.

Though NTSA has yet to make any official statement regarding the system, it has regularly emphasized that its primary goal is not punitive measures but rather preventative. By providing instant feedback to motorists, the system will hopefully cultivate a culture of responsible driving and ultimately reduce road traffic-related fatalities.

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