The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken action against several motorists for installing banned strobe lights, light bars, and sirens on their vehicles. According to a statement released on Sunday and posted on X, the motorists were apprehended at various checkpoints established across the country.
“In the implementation of the directive on the Ban on the use of strobe lights, light bars, sirens, etc, several vehicles were nabbed at various checkpoints,” the NTSA said.
”To prevent any further inconveniences, all vehicle owners are urged to remove any modified or unauthorized lights from their vehicles.”
In a statement issued in late February, unauthorized individuals in Kenya were warned against using lead or chase cars and installing strobe lights, light bars, or sirens on their vehicles.
Deputy Inspector General Douglas Kirocho highlighted that the ban was necessitated by the increasing number of traffic regulation violations, as the use of such lights has become more prevalent in the country.
Kirocho emphasized that only the President, Deputy President, speakers, and the Chief Justice are authorized to use the aforementioned privileges, as outlined in the Order of Precedence Act of 2014 (5).
Subsection (2) further stipulates that any person found violating these provisions shall face penalties, including a fine ranging from Ksh.1 million to Ksh.2 million, or imprisonment for a minimum term of 12 months, or both.
