This system not only tracks offences but also determines actions that can impact your driving licence.
Every licensed driver in Kenya starts with 20 clean points. These points are not rewards; they measure how responsibly you drive.
Every licensed driver in Kenya starts with 20 clean points. These points are not rewards; they measure how responsibly you drive.
The fewer violations you commit, the higher your score remains. Whenever a traffic rule is broken and officially recorded, NTSA deducts points from the driver’s record based on the severity of the offence.
The system classifies offences into three categories: minor, moderate, and serious. Minor infractions, such as failing to wear a seatbelt, using a phone while driving, or minor speeding, usually lead to small deductions of two to four points.
The system classifies offences into three categories: minor, moderate, and serious. Minor infractions, such as failing to wear a seatbelt, using a phone while driving, or minor speeding, usually lead to small deductions of two to four points.
Moderate offences, like dangerous overtaking or ignoring traffic signals, carry heavier penalties and can deplete points quickly if repeatedly committed.
Serious offences, including drunk driving, reckless driving causing injury or death, or other life-threatening violations, may result in the maximum deduction of 20 points from a single incident.
When a driver’s points start to drop, NTSA monitors the total closely. If a driver loses 10 points or more within a year, they may be required to attend a mandatory refresher course.
When a driver’s points start to drop, NTSA monitors the total closely. If a driver loses 10 points or more within a year, they may be required to attend a mandatory refresher course.
This corrective training is designed to restore safe driving habits and ensure that motorists are competent behind the wheel.
If all 20 points are depleted within a year, NTSA can suspend the driver’s licence. A suspension legally bars the driver from operating any vehicle until they comply with the authority’s requirements, which may include re-testing and completing additional training.
If all 20 points are depleted within a year, NTSA can suspend the driver’s licence. A suspension legally bars the driver from operating any vehicle until they comply with the authority’s requirements, which may include re-testing and completing additional training.
This system ensures that repeat offenders cannot endanger themselves or others on the road.
Points can also be restored. Drivers who maintain clean records over a review period or complete NTSA-recommended corrective training, such as defensive driving courses, may regain some points as part of their rehabilitation. This encourages motorists to adopt safer driving practices consistently.
The importance of this system was highlighted recently when NTSA suspended the licences of 62 drivers across six different SACCOs.
Points can also be restored. Drivers who maintain clean records over a review period or complete NTSA-recommended corrective training, such as defensive driving courses, may regain some points as part of their rehabilitation. This encourages motorists to adopt safer driving practices consistently.
The importance of this system was highlighted recently when NTSA suspended the licences of 62 drivers across six different SACCOs.
These drivers are now required to undergo re-testing to verify their competence and suitability for driving on Kenyan roads.