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In Summary:
- Road safety stakeholders unveil an electronic sticker aimed at curbing road fatalities nationwide.
- The sticker, equipped with speed limiters, will enable law enforcement agencies to easily detect traffic violations and enhance road safety.
Road safety stakeholders unveiled an electronic sticker designed to combat road fatalities across Kenya during a press briefing on Wednesday, March 6.
David Njoroge, Chairman of the Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK), emphasized that the e-sticker would incorporate speed limiters to facilitate the identification of traffic offenders by law enforcement personnel.
Njoroge emphasized that once affixed to a vehicle, the digital system would electronically capture essential details about the motorist, including vehicle make, registration number, ownership, and chassis number.
He hailed the innovation as a groundbreaking development set to revolutionize the transport sector nationwide.
Njoroge urged the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and traffic police to embrace the system, emphasizing its potential to save lives.
“This will help even drivers of lorries to be in check and adhere to the rules,” Njoroge stated, expressing confidence that widespread adoption of the system would lead to a significant reduction in road fatalities within four months.
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The introduction of the e-sticker marks a novel approach in enhancing road safety, with the potential to streamline vehicle registration processes and identify stolen vehicles nationwide.
The system’s ability to highlight vehicles exceeding speed limits will aid traffic officers in enforcing road regulations effectively.
Additionally, the e-sticker features tamper-proof mechanisms, ensuring its integrity and making it easily identifiable in the event of tampering attempts by motorists.
At the time of reporting, NTSA had not announced its stance regarding the adoption of the new electronic system. However, the innovative approach holds promise in enhancing road safety and reducing fatalities on Kenyan roads.