The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Police Service say the new operation will involve stricter patrols, instant penalties, and closer monitoring of public transport operators.
The December period typically comes with heavy travel as families visit relatives across the country.
The December period typically comes with heavy travel as families visit relatives across the country.
Authorities say this increase in movement often results in more traffic violations, tired drivers, and unsafe vehicles on the road—factors that contribute to serious crashes every year.
Police traffic teams will now be stationed along busy highways throughout the day and night. Officers will use speed guns, breathalyzers, and mobile courts to ensure that reckless drivers are punished immediately.
Police traffic teams will now be stationed along busy highways throughout the day and night. Officers will use speed guns, breathalyzers, and mobile courts to ensure that reckless drivers are punished immediately.
The goal, officials say, is to discourage bribery and reduce the number of crashes caused by high speed and drunk driving.
Commanders have pointed out that many fatal accidents happen late at night when visibility is low and fatigued drivers make poor decisions. To counter this, patrol units will increase night-time checks on long-distance routes.
NTSA has also placed new emphasis on the condition of public service vehicles. The agency warns that faulty brakes, worn-out tires, and non-functioning speed limiters remain a leading cause of road fatalities.
Commanders have pointed out that many fatal accidents happen late at night when visibility is low and fatigued drivers make poor decisions. To counter this, patrol units will increase night-time checks on long-distance routes.
NTSA has also placed new emphasis on the condition of public service vehicles. The agency warns that faulty brakes, worn-out tires, and non-functioning speed limiters remain a leading cause of road fatalities.
To encourage compliance, speed governor suppliers will offer free checks for public transport operators throughout the festive season.
Transport associations have welcomed the crackdown, saying irresponsible drivers and poorly maintained vehicles put thousands of passengers at risk.
Transport associations have welcomed the crackdown, saying irresponsible drivers and poorly maintained vehicles put thousands of passengers at risk.
Industry leaders are also working on a digital platform that will record driver offences across different companies—making it harder for repeat offenders to shift jobs undetected.
Matatu operators say that December creates extra pressure as the demand for long-distance travel rises. Some drivers attempt multiple trips without rest, while others use vehicles that are not prepared for long journeys.
Matatu operators say that December creates extra pressure as the demand for long-distance travel rises. Some drivers attempt multiple trips without rest, while others use vehicles that are not prepared for long journeys.
Transport unions have warned that such practices must stop if the country hopes to reduce fatal accidents.
Passengers are also being encouraged to speak up whenever they witness speeding, overloading, or reckless overtaking.
Passengers are also being encouraged to speak up whenever they witness speeding, overloading, or reckless overtaking.
Authorities say passengers have the right to demand safer travel and report misconduct.
NTSA has announced mandatory re-testing for drivers arrested during the festive crackdown. The process will be supported by the Intelligent Road Safety Management System, a digital tool that tracks dangerous driving behavior in real time.
NTSA has announced mandatory re-testing for drivers arrested during the festive crackdown. The process will be supported by the Intelligent Road Safety Management System, a digital tool that tracks dangerous driving behavior in real time.
Officials say the system makes it easier to identify risky drivers and refer them for retraining before they return to the road.
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