Traffic Police issues speed limit guidelines ahead of festive season
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All vehicles using the highways to maintain speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour according to guideline issued by Traffic Police boss
All vehicles using the highways to maintain speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour according to guideline issued by Traffic Police boss.
As Kenyans intensify their journeys for the holidays, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Mary Omari has reiterated that the speed limit for every vehicle using the highways is 100 kilometers per hour.
During an interview on Spice FM on Tuesday, the Traffic Commandant added that only the Thika Super Highway had the speed limit set at 110 km/hr.
She also stated that vehicles should slow down to 50 km/hr while approaching developed areas such as shopping malls or marketplaces.
Furthermore, while approaching schools or learning institutions, cars must maintain a speed of 30 km/hr, according to the Commandant.
“The speed limit in Kenya is 100 km/hr on a highway and only 110 km/hr on Thika Super Highway. If you are approaching a built-up area, reduce to 50 km/hr and if you are approaching a school, the limit is 30 km/hr,” she stated.
She noted that most of the speed guidelines had been installed along the highways, calling on motorists to comply with the set limit to reduce road accidents.
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According to data presented by Omari, 4,026 Kenyans lost their lives in road accidents from January 1, 2023, to December 12, 2023.
Those who have been seriously injured during that period were 9,795.
On the other hand, Peter Odhiambo, the Assistant Superintendent of Police in charge of Road Safety, issued five advisories for both private and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to be used during the festivities.
For vehicles, Odhiambo advised that drivers should leave early in the morning, avoiding late travel.
Motorists were also advised to observe speed limits, take time and rest before starting a journey and only take routes one is familiar with.
For long-distance vehicles, it was advised that there be two drivers.
Equally, those planning on using the motorcycles were encouraged to always wear a helmet and bright clothes for visibility.
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