Police plan nationwide traffic checks as children travel home for the school holidays.
NPS and NTSA will strengthen traffic enforcement and inspect school transport vehicles as children travel home for the holidays.
Police road checks will intensify nationwide as schools close for the end-of-year holidays, the National Police Service has announced. Officers will also inspect school transport vehicles to check compliance with safety standards.
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga outlined the measures in a statement issued on Monday. He said increased travel by pupils and students would raise traffic volumes and the risk of crashes.
In response, the service will deploy more officers to enforce traffic rules during the holiday travel period. It will also work with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on enforcement and public road-safety awareness.
Police road checks to target unsafe travel
The enforcement drive will target speeding, overloading, unroadworthy vehicles and failure to use seat belts. Meanwhile, school transport vehicles will undergo thorough inspections to establish whether they meet the required safety standards.
Nyaga said authorities expected a significant increase in children travelling across the country to join their families. The measures aim to prevent crashes and protect children alongside other road users during the holidays.
Motorists urged to follow safety rules
Police urged drivers to observe speed limits and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They also warned motorists against using mobile phones while driving.
The service extended its safety appeal to pedestrians and motorcyclists, urging them to remain alert and follow traffic regulations. Alongside enforcement, NPS and NTSA will carry out public sensitisation during the holiday travel period.
Parents asked to check transport safety
Parents and guardians should ensure children use reputable public service vehicles, the police said. Those vehicles should also be roadworthy and meet safety requirements.
In addition, the service asked the public to report reckless driving and unsafe vehicles. People can contact the nearest police station or call the emergency numbers 999 and 911.
