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.
Showing 46 offences
Speed Offences
Exceeding speed limit by up to 10 km/h
KES 5,000
Exceeding speed limit by 10 – 20 km/h
KES 10,000
Exceeding speed limit by 20 – 30 km/h
KES 15,000
Exceeding speed limit by 30 – 40 km/h
KES 20,000
Exceeding speed limit by over 40 km/h
KES 50,000
Racing on public road
KES 50,000
Documentation Offences
Driving without valid driving license
KES 10,000
Driving without valid insurance
KES 50,000
Failure to produce driving license on demand
KES 5,000
Driving with expired license
KES 5,000
Driving without valid NTSA inspection
KES 10,000
Failure to display valid road license/sticker
KES 5,000
Drunk Driving / DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol (first offence)
KES 100,000
Driving under the influence of alcohol (repeat offence)
KES 200,000
Driving under the influence of drugs
KES 100,000
Refusing breathalyzer test
KES 50,000
Vehicle Condition
Driving vehicle in dangerous condition
KES 20,000
Defective brakes
KES 10,000
Defective lights (headlights/tail lights)
KES 5,000
Worn/defective tyres
KES 5,000
Excessive exhaust emissions
KES 10,000
Illegal window tinting (below 35%)
KES 5,000
Modified vehicle without NTSA approval
KES 10,000
Parking Offences
Parking in no-parking zone
KES 3,000
Parking on pedestrian walkway/zebra crossing
KES 5,000
Double parking
KES 3,000
Parking in disabled bay without permit
KES 5,000
Obstruction of traffic by parking
KES 5,000
Traffic Rule Violations
Running a red light
KES 10,000
Ignoring traffic officer signal
KES 10,000
Overtaking on a continuous yellow line
KES 10,000
Dangerous overtaking
KES 20,000
Using mobile phone while driving
KES 5,000
Not wearing seatbelt (driver)
KES 2,000
Not wearing seatbelt (passenger — driver fined)
KES 2,000
Failure to yield to pedestrian at zebra crossing
KES 5,000
Driving wrong way on one-way road
KES 20,000
PSV / Commercial Violations
Operating PSV without valid license
KES 100,000
Overloading passengers
KES 20,000
Touting / illegal passenger solicitation
KES 10,000
PSV operating outside designated route
KES 10,000
Dropping/picking passengers at undesignated points
KES 10,000
PSV driver not wearing uniform
KES 5,000
Overloading goods vehicle beyond rated capacity
KES 20,000
Pedestrian Offences
Jaywalking (crossing outside designated crossing)
KES 500
Walking on highway/motorway
KES 1,000
NTSA Demerit Points System (Max 24 points)
| Points | Consequence |
|---|---|
| 1 – 12 | Warning letter from NTSA |
| 13 – 18 | Mandatory road safety course |
| 19 – 23 | License 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
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