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Forcing drivers to carry placards was unlawful

NTSA force errant drivers to carry placards. (Photo: Courtesy)

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) seems to have changed tack in dealing with errant drivers on Kenyan roads. From recent events, rather than arresting and taking errant drivers to court, they engaged them on the need and importance of road safety.

Passengers in public service vehicles were educated on the importance of using seat belts. For an authority known more for making unwarranted arrests and given to knee-jerk reactions in dealing with the road menace, this came as a big surprise.

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