Minor traffic offenders will not be held in police custody, CJ Willy Mutunga says

FROM LEFT: A representative from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michael Mubea and the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet during the launch of guidelines on handling of traffic matters in Nairobi Thursday. [PHOTO: PKEMOI NG’ENOH/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Minor traffic offenders should not be forced to pay cash bail or be held in police custody but instead they should be issued with notices to attend court or summons, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has said.

Dr Mutunga, who presided over the launch of the traffic pocket-size guidelines at Makadara Law Courts said the new code was meant to quicken traffic cases and enlighten motorists on road safety rules and regulations.