Less than 48 hours after Hivisasa reported about an 'Akorino' driver who was captured using a phone while driving, the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has acted.
NTSA has suspended the driving licence of the driver whose photo went viral on social media as well as revoking his PSV licence.His PSV badge has also been withdrawn.
2NK Sacco, on the other hand, has been directed to remove the errant driver's photo from their portal and also organize a road safety sensitisation for its management, drivers and conductors within seven days.
Kenyans on social media had 'loudly' called on the NTSA to take action against the reckless driver noting that many accidents on Kenyan roads occur as a result of such avoidable errors and carelessness.
On November 2018, the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) announced new fines and measures to curb road accidents and instil discipline in the sector.
The government agency made it an offence for motorists to make use of a mobile phone when driving. This kind of traffic offence attracts a fine of Sh2,000.
Kenyans on social media had 'loudly' called on the NTSA to take action against the reckless driver noting that many accidents on Kenyan roads occur as a result of such avoidable errors and carelessness.
Another traffic offence and that continues to be ignored widely by many motorists, is the use of a mobile phone when driving.
Making calls or even texting while driving puts you on the wrong side of the law. This kind of traffic offence a fine of Sh2,000.