A temporary speed signage on Likoni Road, Nairobi. [Screengrab]
A growing number of motorists are raising concerns about fines issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) automated speed camera system, claiming they are being penalised without sufficient warning, transparency, or an opportunity to challenge the alleged offences.
The complaints come after the government rolled out a nationwide network of smart traffic cameras aimed at curbing speeding and reducing road carnage.
The cameras automatically detect speeding vehicles, identify registration numbers and generate instant penalties, with notifications sent to registered vehicle owners via SMS.
While authorities have hailed the technology as a game-changer in road safety, many drivers say the system has become a source of frustration and financial burden.
Some motorists claim they have received multiple speeding fines within a single journey, while others argue they were penalised despite maintaining the posted speed limits.
In some places, motorists argue that most signs are on one side of the road, even though the road is a dual carriageway, making it difficult for most road users.
Several have questioned the accuracy of the cameras, citing cases where they were allegedly fined long after travelling through the affected roads.