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Kenya NTSA Traffic Fines & Demerit Points Reference

Searchable reference of all Kenya traffic offences, fines, and NTSA demerit points. Filter by category — speed, DUI, documentation, parking, and more.

🏛️ Government & LegalTraffic Act (Cap 403) & NTSARarely changes

Showing 46 offences

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Speed Offences

Exceeding speed limit by up to 10 km/h

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 5,000

Exceeding speed limit by 10 – 20 km/h

Demerit: 4 pts

KES 10,000

Exceeding speed limit by 20 – 30 km/h

Demerit: 5 pts

KES 15,000

Exceeding speed limit by 30 – 40 km/h

Demerit: 6 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

Exceeding speed limit by over 40 km/h

Demerit: 8 ptsArrestable

KES 50,000

Racing on public road

Demerit: 8 ptsArrestable

KES 50,000

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Documentation Offences

Driving without valid driving license

Demerit: 4 ptsArrestable

KES 10,000

Driving without valid insurance

Demerit: 6 ptsArrestable

KES 50,000

Failure to produce driving license on demand

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

Driving with expired license

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 5,000

Driving without valid NTSA inspection

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 10,000

Failure to display valid road license/sticker

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

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Drunk Driving / DUI

Driving under the influence of alcohol (first offence)

Demerit: 10 ptsArrestable+ License suspension for 1 year or imprisonment up to 2 years

KES 100,000

Driving under the influence of alcohol (repeat offence)

Demerit: 10 ptsArrestable+ License revocation and imprisonment up to 3 years

KES 200,000

Driving under the influence of drugs

Demerit: 10 ptsArrestable+ License suspension and mandatory rehabilitation

KES 100,000

Refusing breathalyzer test

Demerit: 6 ptsArrestable

KES 50,000

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Vehicle Condition

Driving vehicle in dangerous condition

Demerit: 4 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

Defective brakes

Demerit: 4 ptsArrestable

KES 10,000

Defective lights (headlights/tail lights)

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

Worn/defective tyres

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 5,000

Excessive exhaust emissions

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 10,000

Illegal window tinting (below 35%)

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

Modified vehicle without NTSA approval

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 10,000

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Parking Offences

Parking in no-parking zone

Demerit: 1 pts

KES 3,000

Parking on pedestrian walkway/zebra crossing

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

Double parking

Demerit: 1 pts

KES 3,000

Parking in disabled bay without permit

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

Obstruction of traffic by parking

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 5,000

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Traffic Rule Violations

Running a red light

Demerit: 4 pts

KES 10,000

Ignoring traffic officer signal

Demerit: 4 ptsArrestable

KES 10,000

Overtaking on a continuous yellow line

Demerit: 4 pts

KES 10,000

Dangerous overtaking

Demerit: 5 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

Using mobile phone while driving

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 5,000

Not wearing seatbelt (driver)

Demerit: 2 pts

KES 2,000

Not wearing seatbelt (passenger — driver fined)

Demerit: 1 pts

KES 2,000

Failure to yield to pedestrian at zebra crossing

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 5,000

Driving wrong way on one-way road

Demerit: 5 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

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PSV / Commercial Violations

Operating PSV without valid license

Demerit: 8 ptsArrestable

KES 100,000

Overloading passengers

Demerit: 5 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

Touting / illegal passenger solicitation

Demerit: 0 ptsArrestable

KES 10,000

PSV operating outside designated route

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 10,000

Dropping/picking passengers at undesignated points

Demerit: 3 pts

KES 10,000

PSV driver not wearing uniform

Demerit: 1 pts

KES 5,000

Overloading goods vehicle beyond rated capacity

Demerit: 5 ptsArrestable

KES 20,000

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Pedestrian Offences

Jaywalking (crossing outside designated crossing)

Demerit: 0 pts

KES 500

Walking on highway/motorway

Demerit: 0 pts

KES 1,000

NTSA Demerit Points System (Max 24 points)

PointsConsequence
1 – 12Warning letter from NTSA
13 – 18Mandatory road safety course
19 – 23License suspension for 6 months
24+License revocation — must re-test to obtain new license

How to Pay Traffic Fines

  • Cash bond at police station
  • M-Pesa paybill (NTSA service)
  • eCitizen portal (ntsa.go.ke)
  • Court-imposed fine after hearing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fine for speeding in Kenya?
Speeding fines range from KES 5,000 for exceeding the limit by up to 10 km/h, to KES 50,000 for exceeding by over 40 km/h. Higher speed offences also carry more demerit points and may result in arrest.
What is the NTSA demerit points system?
Kenya uses a 24-point demerit system over a 3-year period. Points 1–12 result in a warning, 13–18 require a mandatory road safety course, 19–23 lead to license suspension for 6 months, and 24+ points result in license revocation.
What is the fine for driving without insurance in Kenya?
Driving without valid motor vehicle insurance carries a fine of up to KES 50,000 and is an arrestable offence. You can also face imprisonment. Insurance is a legal requirement under Cap 405.
How do I pay NTSA traffic fines?
You can pay via: cash bond at the police station, M-Pesa paybill (NTSA service), eCitizen portal (ntsa.go.ke), or through court-imposed fine after a hearing.
What is the fine for drunk driving in Kenya?
First offence DUI carries a fine of KES 100,000 plus license suspension for 1 year or imprisonment up to 2 years. Repeat offenders face KES 200,000 fine plus license revocation and up to 3 years imprisonment.

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