National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) proposes tough rules in bid to tame heavy commercial vehicles and prevent road accidents

NTSA Director General Francis Meja addresses a press conference at Times Tower, Nairobi, over car registration. The road safety authority has proposed tough new rules to curb road accidents caused by heavy commercial vehicles.  (PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/ STANDARD)

The road safety authority has proposed tough new rules to curb road accidents caused by heavy commercial vehicles.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has proposed licensing of commercial vehicles and mandatory rest for truck drivers. If made into law, the proposals will also ensure that cargo in transit is secured.