NTSA officials during a past operation Photo/The Star
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has so far arrested over 1,000 drunk drivers after a Nairobi court recommended changes in how offenders are prosecuted.
According to director general Francis Meja on Monday noted hat they have been conducting swoops on drunk drivers, with offenders fined between Sh20,000 and Sh100,000.
“The case was heard and determined, but the ruling has been misinterpreted over time. Simply put, the ruling did not prevent the authority from conducting anti-drink driving operations or make illegal the use of the breathalyser gadget contrary to reports,” he said.
Meja further stated that drunk drivers were responsible for most accidentys in the country and there was need for behaviour change.