Lari sub county deputy commissioner Bernard Kinyua has cautioned motorists using the Lari-Naivasha road against over speeding.
Speaking to the press on Thursday, the commissioner said that a crackdown on speeding motorist will be conducted soon.
He said that the number of people, domestic and wild animals being hit by speeding vehicles has increased.
The commissioner said that freckles drivers will not be tolerated noting that they risk prosecution if arrested.
“I want to caution motorists along the Lari-Naivasha road against speeding, we are going to arrest them and take them to court,” said the commissioner.
Kinyua said that traffic laws prohibits speeding saying that they are going to work with officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to ensure errant drivers and pedestrians are arrested and locked up.
The official said that cases of accidents along the road are on the rise a situation he blamed on ignorance among road users. The commissioner added that cases of road carnages will only reduce if motorists adhere to the set rules and regulations.
Kinyua asked motorists to be careful as we head to the festive season noting that most accidents occur during festivities.
On Wednesday night a middle aged man was knocked down by a speeding vehicle along the road near Kijabe trading center. Police say the man was crossing the road when he was knocked down. Kinyua said that investigation has been launched and the search for the driver who escaped is ongoing.
The commissioner has asked anyone with the information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect to give it to the police. Last week two people survived death narrowly when the car they were travelling landed in a ditch at Lari trading center.