Violate traffic rules at your own peril, CS Kindiki warns motorists

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

The Transport CS also noted that many crashes are a result of poor visibility at night. He urged motorists to embrace proper positioning of signage such as reflective triangles, chevrons, and retro-reflective.

"Motor vehicle owners must move with speed to remove stalled vehicles within one hour of an incident, and ensure proper signs are placed at safe distances on the road to warn approaching motorists."

Between January 1 and December 13, 2022, a total of 4,432 road users died in accidents; some 9,315 were seriously injured, while 6,691 were slightly injured, NTSA data released on Tuesday, December 20 indicated.