A traffic police officer on duty. [Photo/Nation]

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Nairobi traffic police officers have been directed not detain petty offenders as part of efforts to curb corruption and bad perception in the service.

County Traffic Commandant Peter Ndung’u told the press that the petty offenders will be issued with notices to appear in court at an agreed date.

Ndung’u indicated that only serious offenses will be required to be taken to the police stations for processing.

He noted that motorists who fail to make appearances in court after being issued with notices will be arrested.

He stated that police cars will be blacklisted by putting a warning on them so they cannot conduct any business with National Transport and Safety Authority and insurance firms.