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EXCLUSION UNDER SECTION 15(3)
APPROVAL OF FUEL UNDER SECTION 51
AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 70(2)
TRAFFIC RULES, 1953
3.Offence under Act and Rules
5.Forms, marks, etc.
6.Identification marks
6A.Deregistration
6A.Personalised number plates
6B.Motor Vehicles of County Government
7.Identification plates
7A.Authorization permits
8.Manner of carrying licence
8A.Manner of carrying vehicle licence certificate
8B.Seating capacity in selected areas
8B....
9.Vehicles exempted from registration and licensing
10.Vehicles requiring inspection report
10A.Inspection certificate
11.Validity of licences and permits
12.Provisional licences
13.Driving test
14.Driving licence
15.Register of driving tests
16.Applicant to provide vehicle
17.Driving tests classes of vehicles
18.Wheels and tyres of motor vehicles and trailers
19.Wheels and tyres of other vehicles
20.Wheels and tyres to be adequate
22.Brakes on motor vehicles
22A.Seat belts
22A.Fitting of seat belts
23.Lights on motor vehicles
24.Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles
25.Reflectors and warning signs
25A.Motor cycles
26.Silencers
27.Emission of smoke and sparks
28.Reversibility
29.Reflecting mirror
30.Windscreens and windows
31.Vehicles steered from left-hand side
32.Types of direction indicators
33.Safety glass
34.Warning instruments
35.Wings
36.Trailer couplings
37.Speedometers
38.Windscreen wipers
38A.Public service vehicle plates
39.Markings on commercial vehicles and trailers
40.Trailer plates
41.Weights and dimensions of vehicles
41A.Fitting of Governors
41A.Fitting of speed recording devices
41A.Fitting of speed governors
42.Body construction
43.Wheel tracks
44.Doors and steps
45.Emergency window or panel
46.Access to doors and emergency exits
47.Ventilation
48.Interior illumination
49.Destination indicators
50.Signalling devices
51.Internal height
52.Clearance
53.Windscreen
54.Windows
54A.Tinted motor vehicle windows
55.Name-plates
55A.Horizontal band on matatus
56.Fire extinguishers and first aid outfits
57.Conductors
58.Trailers
59.Routes
59A.Conduct of drivers
60.Petrol, etc.
61.Luggage
62.Interpretation of Part
63.Conduct of drivers and conductors
64.Penalties under Part
65.Conduct of conductor
65A.Badges and uniform
66.Conduct of passengers
67.Powers of authorized persons and police
68.Lost property
69.Penalties
69.Penalties under this Part
70.Yellow bands
71.Photographs
72.Penalties
72.Penalties under this Part
73.Meeting or overtaking traffic
74.Slow-moving traffic
75.Duty to keep left
76.Turning left
77.Turning right
78.Change of traffic lane
78A.Traffic on roundabouts
79.Travelling backwards
80.Travelling with part of body outside vehicle
81.Filling petrol
82.Pedal cyclists
83.Priority for police, fire engines and ambulances
85.Arrangement of seats in motor omnibuses
86.Seating capacity of public service vehicles
86A.Licensing of public service vehicles carrying both seating and standing passengers
87.Driver’s seat in motor omnibus, matatu or commercial vehicle
88.Passengers on commercial vehicles
89.Children
90.Penalties under this Part
91.Interpretation of this Part
92.Issue of international documents
93.International circulation permit
94.Exemption from registration and licensing
95.Distinguishing sign
96.Transfer of vehicles
97.Removal of distinguishing sign and plate
99.Penalties under this Part
SUSPENSIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE ACT UNDER SECTION 120
TRAFFIC (NYALI BRIDGE) RULES, 1964
8A....
8C....
TRAFFIC (MOVEMENT) RULES, 1970
TRAFFIC (DRIVING SCHOOLS) RULES, 1971
3.Control of driving instructors
4.Application for instructor’s licence
5.Issue of instructor’s licence
6.Restriction on approval of application for instructor’s licence
7.Revocation or variation of instructor’s licence
8.Validity and renewal of instructor’s licence
9.Miscellaneous provisions relating to driving instructors
10.Control of driving schools
11.Application for school licence
12.Issue of school licence
13.Restriction on approval of application for school licence
14.Revocation or variation of school licence
15.Validity and renewal of school licence
16.Driving school vehicles
18.Passengers
19.Periods of instruction by, and charges of, driving school
20.Records of instruction
21.Variation of licence
22.Reasons for decisions to be given
23.Appeals
24.Restriction on re-application
25.Licences personal to holders
26.Penalty for misstatement, etc.
27.Inspectors of Driving Schools
28.Exemptions
29.Duplicate licences
30.Fees
TRAFFIC SIGNS RULES, 1975
3.Classification of traffic signs
4.Legibility
6.Effect of traffic signs of Class A
7.Types and meaning of abbreviations
8.Class A. Regulatory signs
9.Class B. Warning signs
10.Class C. Traffic light signals
11.Significance of traffic lights for vehicles
12.Traffic lights and their significance for pedestrians
13.Temporary traffic lights
14.Class D. Carriageway markings and kerb markings
15.Colour and width of road markings
16.Yellow longitudinal lines
17.White longitudinal lines
18.Transverse lines
19.Kerb markings
20.Hatched areas
21.Pedestrian crossings
22.Restricted parking limits
22A.Red reflecting warning triangle signs
24.Offences and penalties
25.Penalty for damaging traffic signs
26.Saving
27.Amendment of Traffic Rules
TRAFFIC (SPEED LIMITS) RULES, 1975
3A....
TRAFFIC (MINOR OFFENCES) RULES, 1975[L.N. 110/1975, L.N. 43/1984.]
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF KISUMU (DESIGNATED PARKING PLACES) BY-LAWS, 2000
3.Designation of parking places
4.Number and situation of parking spaces
5.Marking of parking spaces
6.Duration of parking place payments
7.No reserved parking
8.Manner of parking
9.Charges for parking
10.Charges for clamping
11.Display of revenue receipt
12.Free parking
13.Identification of officers
14.Multiple parking
16.Licence for parking place
17.Penalty for offences
18.Notice of parking place
TRAFFIC (EXPORTATION/IMPORTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE CLEARANCE) RULES, 2007
2.Motor vehicle clearance certificate
3.Production of motor vehicle clearance certificate
4.Entry and exit points
CITY OF NAIROBI (OMNIBUS STATIONS) AMENDMENT BY-LAWS, 2008
3.Start and termination of a journey
4.Completion of scheduled journey
6.Approval of timetable
7.Manner of parking in an omnibus station
8.Removal of omnibus
9.Persons in an omnibus
10.Sales
11.Manner of entering an omnibus
12.Instructions and directions of station supervisor
13.Conduct of persons
14.Restriction at Omnibus Station
15.Nuisance
16.Ticket offices
17.Issue of tickets
18.Hawking and trading
19.Trading facilities
20.Fees and charges
21.Offences and penalties
22.Revocation of L.N. 1083 of 1948
23.Authorized routes and designated parking areas
SPEED GOVERNOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH TARE WEIGHT OF OVER 3048 KG.
TRAFFIC ACT (Cap. 403) THE TRAFFIC RULES
TRAFFIC RULES, 2013[L.N. 217/2013.]
TRAFFIC (BREATHALYZER) RULES, 2011
3.Alcohol prohibition
4.Breath Tests
TRAFFIC (VEHICLE LICENCES) (DURATION) RULES, 2012
TRAFFIC (REGISTRATION PLATES) RULES, 2016
4.Description of a registration plate
5.Restriction on use of registration plates
6.General registration plates
7.Motorcycle registration plates
8.Trailer registration plates
9.Tractor registration plates
10.Heavy machinery registration plates
11.Three-wheeler motorcycle registration plates
12.State corporation registration plates
13.Garage registration plates
14.Government of Kenya registration plates
15.Diplomatic registration plates
16.United Nation registration plates
17.International organizations registration plates
18.Applications, forms and fees
19.General penalty
20.Revocation of Traffic Rules, 1953
TRAFFIC (MINOR OFFENCES) RULES, 2016
3.Penalty
TRAFFIC (DRIVING SCHOOLS, DRIVING INSTRUCTORS AND DRIVING LICENCES) RULES, 2018
4.Licensing of driving schools
5.Validity of driving school licence
6. Power of Authority
7.Inspection of premises
8.Administration and staffing
9.Restriction on use of driving school license
10.Documents to be displayed
12.Driving school inspectors
13.Suspension, revocation or variation of a school license
14.Licensing of driving instructors
15.Validity of Instructors' licence
16.Continuous development courses
17.Approved driver instructor register
18.Requirement to carry instructor’s licence
19.Suspension, revocation or variation of an instructor license
20.Curriculum and facilities
21.Driving school vehicles
22.Unauthorized instructor
23.Instruction of a pupil
24.Categories of driving licenses
25.Validity of licence
26.Application for driving examination
27.Driving test examination
28.Misrepresentation and alteration of licence
29.General penalty
31.Transitional provisions
32.Revocation of L.N. No. 232 of 1971
EXEMPTIONS, 2012[Section 120, L.N. 119/2012, L.N. 122/2012.]
EXEMPTIONS, 2013
EXEMPTION, 2014[L.N. 146/2014.]
EXEMPTIONS, 2015
EXEMPTIONS, 2016[L.N. 17/2016.]
EXEMPTIONS, 2017[L.N. 61/2017.]
[L.N. 80/2018.]
[L.N. 23/1967.]
Taxicabs required to be inspected by or on behalf of a local authority under any by-law of the local authority from operation of section 17(2).
[L.N. 15/1984.]
Gasohol.
[L.N. 178/1956.]
The erection is authorized of a sign (other than the traffic sign of the prescribed size, colour and type) indicating that the road is closed to vehicles of a particular type or within specified hours or under specified conditions.
AUTHORIZATION UNDER SECTION 71(1)
[G.N. 1374/1955.]
All officers in charge of Ministry of Public Works divisions are authorized to represent the highway authority for the purposes of this subsection.
BY-LAWS UNDER SECTIONS 72A AND 72J
[L.N. 25/1969, L.N. 43/1969, L.N. 238/1970, L.N. 239/1970, L.N. 87/1976, L.N. 134/1976, L.N. 152/1976, L.N. 240/1976, L.N. 39/1977, L.N. 40/1977, L.N. 41/1977, L.N. 80/1977, L.N. 102/1977, L.N. 131/1977, L.N. 135/1977, L.N. 193/1977, L.N. 255/1977, L.N. 67/1978, L.N. 168/1978.]
(These are not reproduced as being of local application only.)
Naivasha (Omnibus Terminus) By-laws.
Thika (Omnibus Terminus) By-laws.
Nairobi (Designated Parking Places) By-laws.
Nairobi (Country Omnibus Stations) By-laws
Mombasa (Designated Parking Places) By-laws.
Taita-Taveta (Parking Places and Omnibus Stations) By-laws.
Meru (Omnibus Station) By-laws.
Kisii (Omnibus Station) By-laws.
Kakamega (Parking Places and Omnibus Stations) By-laws.
Nakuru (Designated Parking Places) By-laws.
Homa Bay (Omnibus Station) By-laws.
Bungoma (Parking Places and Omnibus Stations) By-laws.
Kitale (Omnibus Stations and Parking Places) By-laws.
Embu (Parking Places and Omnibus Stations) By-laws.
Kiambu (Omnibus Station) By-laws.
Nakuru (Omnibus Stations) By-laws.
Webuye (Omnibus Station) By-laws.
Kisumu (Designated Parking Places) By-laws.
BY-LAWS UNDER SECTION 118A
[L.N. 169/1963, L.N. 645/1963, L.N. 62/1964, L.N. 226/1969, L.N. 98/1965, L.N. 234/1965, L.N. 133/1966, L.N. 299/1966, L.N. 59/1967, L.N. 13/1968, L.N. 296/1968, L.N. 60/1969, L.N. 63/1969, L.N. 64/1969, L.N. 67/1969, L.N. 280/1969, L.N. 151/1976, L.N. 180/1976, L.N. 262/1976, L.N. 42/1977, L.N. 52/1978.]
Nairobi (Taxi-Cab) By-laws
Mombasa (Carts) By-laws
Nakuru (Taxi-Cab) By-laws.
Kericho (Carts) By-laws.
Kisumu (Taxi-Cab) By-laws
Nairobi (Carts) By-laws.
Eldoret (Taxi-Cab) By-laws.
Thika (Carts) By-laws.
Naivasha (Carts) By-laws.
Kiunga (Carts) By-laws.
Faza (Carts) By-laws.
Lamu (Carts) By-laws.
Witu (Carts) By-laws.
Kisii (Taxi-Cab) By-laws.
Karatina (Carts) By-laws.
Kisumu (Carts) By-laws.
Offence under Act and Rules.
Forms, marks, etc.
PART II – REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHICLES
Motor Vehicles of County Government.
Identification plates.
Authorization permits.
Manner of carrying licence.
Manner of carrying vehicle licence certificate.
Vehicles exempted from registration and licensing.
PART III – DRIVING LICENCES AND TESTS
Vehicles requiring inspection report.
Validity of licences and permits.
Provisional licences.
Register of driving tests.
Applicant to provide vehicle.
Driving tests—classes of vehicles.
PART IV – CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND USE OF VEHICLES
Wheels and tyres of motor vehicles and trailers.
Wheels and tyres of other vehicles.
Wheels and tyres to be adequate.
Fitting of seat belts.
Lights on motor vehicles.
Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles.
Reflectors and warning signs.
Emission of smoke and sparks.
Reflecting mirror.
Windscreens and windows.
Vehicles steered from left-hand side.
Types of direction indicator.
Warning instruments.
Trailer couplings.
Public service vehicle plates.
Markings on commercial vehicles and trailers.
Trailer plates.
Weights and dimensions of vehicles.
Fitting of speed governors.
PART V – SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MOTOR OMNIBUSES OR MATATUS
Doors and steps.
Emergency window or panel.
Access to doors and emergency exits.
Interior illumination.
Destination indicators.
Signalling devices.
Internal height.
Tinted motor vehicle windows.
Name-plates.
Horizontal band on matatus.
Fire extinguishers and first-aid outfits.
Conduct of drivers.
Petrol, etc.
PART VI – SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO DRIVERS, CONDUCTORS AND PASSENGERS OF MOTOR OMNIBUSES OR MATATUS
Interpretation of Part.
Conduct of drivers and conductors.
Penalties under Part.
Conduct of conductor.
Badges and uniform.
Powers of authorized persons and police.
Penalties under this Part.
PART VII – SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TAXICABS
PART VIII – TRAFFIC REGULATION
Meeting or overtaking traffic.
Slow-moving traffic.
Duty to keep left.
Change of traffic lane.
Traffic on roundabouts.
Travelling backwards.
Travelling with part of body outside vehicle.
Filling petrol.
Pedal cyclists.
Priority for police, fire engines and ambulances.
PART IX – SEATING AND PASSENGER CAPACITY OF VEHICLES
Arrangement of seats in motor omnibuses.
Seating capacity of public service vehicles.
Licensing of public service vehicles carrying both seating and standing passengers.
Driver’s seat in motor omnibus or commercial vehicle.
Passengers on commercial vehicles.
PART X – INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC
Issue of international documents.
International circulation permit.
Exemption from registration and licensing.
Distinguishing sign.
Removal of distinguishing sign and plate.
FIRST SCHEDULE —
SECOND SCHEDULE —
THIRD SCHEDULE —
PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVER’S BADGE
FOURTH SCHEDULE —
PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE CONDUCTOR’S BADGE
FIFTH SCHEDULE —
DIAGRAM OF DISTINGUISHING MARK TO BE DISPLAYED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILST BEING DRIVEN BY THE HOLDER OF A PROVISIONAL LICENCE
SIXTH SCHEDULE —
CLASSES OF VEHICLES COVERED BY DRIVING TEST
SEVENTH SCHEDULE —
DISTINGUISHING MARK FOR TRAILER OR TOWED VEHICLE
EIGHTH SCHEDULE —
DELETED BY L.N. 310 OF 1974
NINTH SCHEDULE —
INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC CONVENTION
TENTH SCHEDULE —
ELEVENTH SCHEDULE —
AUTHORIZED MARK
TWELFTH SCHEDULE —
THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE —
MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BULK LIQUID TANK
FOURTEENTH SCHEDULE —
REGISTRATION SERIES FOR ALL BELONGING TO THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
[G.N. 1902/1953, L.N. 30/1957, L.N. 426/1957, L.N. 547/1959, L.N. 99/1960, L.N. 256/1963, L.N. 311/1964, L.N. 377/1964, L.N. 225/1966, L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 45/1967, L.N. 46/1967, L.N. 121/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 257/1967, L.N. 269/1967, L.N. 93/1968, L.N. 94/1968, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 181/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 119/1971, L.N. 209/1971, L.N. 121/1972, L.N. 166/1972, L.N. 179/1972, L.N. 258/1972, L.N. 136/1973, L.N. 231/1973, L.N. 47/1974, Corr. No. 18/1974, L.N. 63/1974, L.N. 82/1974, L.N. 310/1974, L.N. 9/1975, L.N. 26/1975, L.N. 99/1976, L.N. 130/1977, Corr. No. 34/1977, L.N. 55/1978, L.N. 66/1978, L.N. 108/1979, L.N. 120/1979, L.N. 40/1981, L.N. 165/1981, Corr. No. 69/1981, L.N. 166/1981, L.N. 82/1982, L.N. 105/1982, L.N. 5/1983, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, L.N. 145/1984, L.N. 146/1984, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 161/1984, L.N. 204/1984, L.N. 92/1985, L.N. 110/1985, L.N. 148/1985, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 361/1986, L.N. 7/1987, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987, L.N. 242/1988, L.N. 58/1989, L.N. 341/1989, L.N. 166/1990, Corr. No. 30/1990, L.N. 381/1990, L.N. 10/1991, Corr. No. 7/1991, L.N. 270/1991, L.N. 135/1992, L.N. 240/1992, L.N. 84/1993, L.N. 238/1993, L.N. 347/1993, L.N. 187/1994, L.N. 290/1994, L.N. 352/1995, L.N. 393/1995, L.N. 127/1996, L.N. 163/1997, L.N. 112/1999, L.N. 119/2001, L.N. 159/2001, L.N. 104/2002, L.N. 161/2003, L.N. 179/2003, L.N. 83/2004, L.N. 97/2004, L.N. 65/2005, L.N. 56/2006, L.N. 111/2006, L.N. 33/2007, L.N. 89/2007, L.N. 145/2007, L.N. 118/2008, L.N. 173/2009, L.N. 90/2010, L.N. 47/2011, L.N. 78/2012, L.N. 93/2013, L.N. 122/2013, L.N. 47/2014, L.N. 11/2015, L.N. 62/2016, L.N. 299/2017.]
RULES UNDER SECTION 119
These Rules may be cited as the Traffic Rules, 1953.
“articulated vehicle” means any motor vehicle with a trailer having no front axle and so attached that part of the trailer is superimposed upon the motor vehicle and a substantial part of the weight of the trailer and of its load is borne by the motor vehicle (such trailer being called a semi-trailer);
“Authority” has the meaning assigned to it under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, (No. 33 of 2012);
“authorized permit” means a permit issued under rules 7A(1) and 94;
“foreign”, in relation to any vehicle, means a vehicle registered in a country outside Kenya;
“laden weight” of a vehicle means the weight of the vehicle and its load when the vehicle is stationary and ready for the road, and includes the weight of the driver and of any other person carried for the time being;
“night” means the interval between 6:45 o’clock in the evening and 6:15 o’clock in the morning of the next succeeding day;
“overall length” means the overall length of a vehicle exclusive of any starting handle and any hood when down;
“overall width” means the width measured between parallel planes passing through the extreme projecting points of the vehicle exclusive of any driving mirror;
“overhang” means the distance measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle between two vertical planes at right angles to such axis, the one passing through that point of the vehicle (exclusive of any hood when down) which projects furthest to the rear and the other passing—
in the case of a motor vehicle having two axles one of which is not a steering axle, through the centre point of that axle;
in the case of a motor vehicle having three axles—
where the front axle is the only steering axle, through a point four inches in rear of the centre of a straight line joining the centre points of the rear and middle axles;
where the rear axle is the only steering axle, through the centre point of the middle axle;
where all the axles but one are steering axles, through the centre point of the rearmost axle which is not a steering axle;
in the case of a motor vehicle (whether having two axles or three axles) where all the axles are steering axles, through a point situated on the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and such that a line drawn from it at right angles to that axis will pass through the centre of the minimum turning circle of the vehicle;
“overtaking” means passing or attempting to pass any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
“pneumatic tyre” means a tyre which complies in all respects with the following requirements—
it shall be provided with a continuous close chamber containing air at a pressure substantially exceeding atmospheric pressure when the tyre is in the condition in which it is normally used, but is not subjected to any load;
it shall be capable of being inflated and deflated without removal from the wheel or vehicle;
it shall be such that, when it is deflated and is subjected to a normal load, the sides of the tyre collapse;
“reflective material” means material complying with the specifications contained in Part I of the Tenth Schedule;
“seat belt” means a restraining harness fitted in a motor vehicle to be worn by a person occupying a seat in the motor vehicle, which harness shall—
when worn, consist of a diagonal portion extending from the wearer’s shoulder to the opposite hip and a lap strap extending across the wearer’s lap;
be so constructed and anchored as to allow for its adjustment to accommodate variation of physical size of the wearer; and
be constructed and anchored and fitted in accordance with the standard and specifications established under the Standards Act (Cap. 496) by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, or approved by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, for materials, fastenings, anchorages and operations for seat belts;
“towed vehicle” means any vehicle which is being towed by any other vehicle by means of any device whatsoever, but does not include any sidecar attached to a motorcycle nor any trailer forming part of an articulated vehicle;
“traffic lane” means, where any road has been divided into two or more sections by any markings on the road surface or by any physical means providing for the use of the road by two or more lines of traffic in one direction, any such section;
“wheelbase” of a vehicle means the distance from the centre of the front axle—
in the case of a vehicle with two axles, to the centre of the rear axle;
in the case of a vehicle with three axles, to a point four inches behind a line midway between the two rear axles;
in any other case, to a point on the longitudinal axis of the vehicle being the point from which a line, if projected at right angles, will pass through the centre of the minimum turning circle of the vehicle.
[L.N. 181/1969, L.N. 63/1974, s. 2, L.N. 9/1975, s. 2, L.N. 361/1986, s. 2, L.N. 122/2013, s. 2.]
“Authority”has the meaning assigned to it under the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, (No. 33 of 2012);
Offence under Act and Rules
Where any act or omission is an offence under the Act and these Rules, nothing in these Rules shall be deemed to affect the liability of any person to be prosecuted under the Act:
Provided that no person shall be prosecuted twice for the same act or omission.
The fees set out in Part I of the First Schedule shall be payable in regard to the respective matters therein contained.
Every application, licence or other document, and every badge or mark, prescribed under the Act or these Rules shall, except as otherwise provided, be made in conformity with the appropriate form set out in the Second Schedule.
On the first licensing of any vehicle, the applicant for such licence shall apply in Form I, and thereafter every application for a licence or transfer in respect of that vehicle shall be made in Form II, in the Second Schedule.
When no other provision is specifically made, any authority or person having power to issue any certificate or licence under the Act shall, on proof to his satisfaction that such certificate or licence has been lost or destroyed, and on payment of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate of the certificate or licence to the person entitled thereto.
The badge referred to in section 98(5) of the Act shall be in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
[L.N. 119/1971, L.N. 9/1975, s. 3, L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(a).]
The identification mark of a vehicle assigned pursuant to subsection (5) of section 6 of the Act shall include the letter or letters indicating the place where the vehicle is registered as provided for by the Registrar, and a number that shall be assigned to the vehicle by the licensing officer.
An identification plate issued to a dealer with a dealer’s general licence under subsection (1) of section 23 of the Act shall include the letters K.G., and a number that shall be assigned by the Registrar.
The deregistration certificate provided for under section 6A(2) of the Act, shall be in Form XXIX set out in the Second Schedule.
[L.N. 47/2011, s. 2.]
A person may apply to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to be issued with personalised number plates upon payment of the fees prescribed in the First schedule.
Where a personalised registration number is transferred to another vehicle, an amount equivalent to two per cent of the fees payable for personalised registration fee under paragraph (1) shall be payable over and above the normal registration fee.
The following class of motor vehicles may not be issued with personalized identification plates—
Public Service Vehicle;
Cargo Trucks (private or for hire);
Service Vehicles (ambulance and funeral hearse);
Diplomatic Vehicle;
Tractor; and
A registration plate on a Government vehicle used by persons occupying the following public offices may with the prior approval of the Minister, have on it accompanying the inscription “GK” registration number the following abbreviations on a round plate measuring a circumference of 55 cm and placed on the left hand side of the front and the rear part of the vehicle.
Vice President/Deputy President - VP/DP
Speaker of the National Assembly – SNA
Governor of Central Bank – GCB
Chief Justice – CJ
Attorney-General - AG
An application for a personalized registration shall be made to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles who may process and approve or reject the application.
Where a person intends to use the personalized identification plates on another motor vehicle upon disposal of a vehicle which initially had a personalised identification plates, a retention certificate may be issued by the Registrar for a period not exceeding six months.
The personalised identification plates shall, where it is not used within the six months, be returned to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles for safe keeping.
Any person who uses unauthorized personalized number plates commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not less than five hundred thousand shillings or on condition to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.
[L.N. 78/2012, s. 2.]
(1) A person may apply to the Authority to be issued with personalised number plates upon payment of the fees prescribed in the First schedule.
An application for a personalised registration shall be made to the Authority who may process and approve or reject the application.
Where a person intends to use the personalized identification plates on another motor vehicle upon disposal of a vehicle which initially had a personalized identification plate, a retention certificate may be issued by the Authority for a period not exceeding six months.
The personalized identification plates shall, where it is not used within six months, be returned to the safe keeping.
A registration plate of a County Government vehicle used by persons occupying the office of the Governor—
may with prior approval of the Cabinet Secretary, have on it the inscriptions specified in the second column for the County specified in the first Column of the Thirteenth Schedule; and
shall be strictly fixed on the official motor vehicle of the Governor and shall not be interchanged without prior approval of the Authority.
Any person who uses unauthorized personalized number plates commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years cars, or both.
[L.N. 78/2012, L.N. 122/2013, r. 3.]
Motor Vehicles of County Government
All motor vehicles belonging to the County Government shall bear the registration series specified in the second column for the County specified in the first column of the Fourteenth Schedule.
[L.N. 47/2014, r. 2.]
The following provisions of this rule shall apply to identification plates carried pursuant to section 12 of the Act and to plates carried for use under a dealer’s general licence—
every plate shall be rectangular in shape;
every vehicle other than a motorcycle or trailer shall have fixed thereon one identification plate on the front elevation thereof and one on the back elevation thereof; in both cases, the plate shall be fixed in a horizontal position at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle;
every motorcycle shall have fixed thereon one plate at the rear in a horizontal position at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the cycle;
every trailer shall have fixed thereon one plate at the back in a horizontal position at right angles to its longitudinal axis;
the ground of every dealer’s general identification plate on a motor vehicle used under the authority of a dealer’s general licence shall be white, and the distinctive letters and numbers thereon shall be red;
every letter or number on an identification plate shall be not less than 90 millimetres high and every part of every such letter and number shall be at least 15 millimetres broad; the total width of the space taken up by every such letter or number (except in the case of the letter “I” and the number “I”) shall be at least 65 millimetres:
Provided that in the case of the plate for a motorcycle the letters shall be not less than 40 millimetres high, every part of every letter and number shall be at least 15 millimetres broad and the total width of the space taken up by every letter or number (except in the case of the letter “I” and the number “I”) shall be at least 30 millimetres;
the space between adjoining letter and adjoining numbers shall be 12 millimetres, and there shall be a margin between the nearest part of any letter or number and the top and bottom of the plate of at least 12 millimetres and between the nearest part of any letter or number and the sides of the plate of at least 12 millimetres in the case of motorcycles and at least 25 millimetres in the case of all other vehicles.
the space between the last letter and the first number, or vice versa as the case may be, shall be 40 millimetres, and where the letters and numbers are in separate lines the space between the upper and lower lines shall be 20 millimetres.
Every motor vehicle or trailer registered after 31st May, 1974, shall be fitted with reflective plates unless it is being operated under the authority of a dealer’s general licence.
Where a motor vehicle or trailer is not on 1st June, 1974, fitted with reflective plates, the owner thereof shall, on the first occasion after that date upon which an application is made for a licence for the vehicle or trailer, inform the licensing officer accordingly and apply for the issue of reflective plates to him.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Rules, any reflective identification plates fitted to a motor vehicle or trailer after 31st May, 1974, shall be deemed not to comply with the provisions of these Rules unless—
(i) they were issued by or on behalf of the Registrar; and
(ii) they bear the mark of authorization set out in the Eleventh Schedule.
The fees payable for issue of plates under paragraph (c) shall be as prescribed in the First Schedule.
With effect from the 1st June, 1977, no person shall manufacture or sell reflective number plates without the written authority of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
uses on a road a motor vehicle or trailer the identification plates of which are not clearly visible or legible; or
is the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer the identification plates of which are, by reason of damage thereto, illegible or which contain any letter or number other than the identification marks assigned to the vehicle or trailer (or any letter or number other than the identification marks authorized by the Registrar), or which do not comply with the provisions of this rule; or
fails to comply with the provisions of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (2) or fails to fit to the vehicle or trailer concerned identification plates issued under that paragraph, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings.
In this rule, “fitted with reflective plates” means carrying identification plates, as required by subparagraphs (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph (1), comprising—
distinctive letters and numbers in white on a background of green reflective material for vehicles owned by local authorities;
distinctive letters and numbers in white on a background of blue reflective material for vehicles owned by such other public bodies as the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President may from time to time, in writing, notify the Registrar and the public bodies concerned; and
distinctive letters and numbers in black on a background of reflective material which—
(i) in the case of the plate on the front elevation or front mudguard, is white; and
(ii) in the case of the plate on the rear elevation is yellow, for all other vehicles.
Where a vehicle is registered in Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire or Zambia in addition to being registered under the Act, nothing in this rule shall be construed so as to prohibit the simultaneous exhibition of identification plates carried pursuant to the law of any such country and identification plates carried pursuant to section 12 of the Act.
[L.N. 181/1969, L.N. 209/1971, L.N. 231/1973, L.N. 47/1974, L.N. 63/1974, s. 3, L.N. 9/1975, s. 4, L.N. 130/1977, Corr. No. 34/1977, L.N. 108/1979, L.N. 5/1983, L.N. 44/1984, s. 2.]
Revoked by L.N. 62/2016, r. 20.
[L.N. 181/1969, L.N. 209/1971, L.N. 231/1973, L.N. 47/1974, L.N. 63/1974, r. 3, L.N. 9/1975, r. 4, L.N. 130/1977, Corr. No. 34/1977, L.N. 108/1979, L.N. 5/1983, L.N. 44/1984, r. 2, L.N. 62/2016, r. 20.]
Any person who brings a foreign vehicle to Kenya by road or by other means shall report the presence of such vehicle to a licensing officer at the nearest point of entry or at any Government office where vehicle licences are normally issued and shall submit an application in the prescribed form for an authorization permit which shall be accompanied by the foreign vehicle registration book.
For the purpose of this rule, the points of entry and exit shall be Lunga Lunga, Taveta, Namanga, Isebania, Busia, Malaba, Mandera, Moyale, Liboi, Keekorok, Oloitokitok, Lwakhakha, Kilindini, Lamu and Lokichogio.
In the case of a private vehicle, the licensing officer may issue to the applicant free of charge, an authorization permit in the prescribed form valid for a period of seven days; and if the owner of the vehicle desires to keep the vehicle in Kenya for a period exceeding seven days, and there is not then in force in respect of the vehicle an international certificate, the Registrar may, on production of the authorization permit and payment of the prescribed fee, issue to the owner a licence for the vehicle valid for a period not exceeding three months but renewable on expiry:
Provided that the aggregate period during which the vehicle may be kept in Kenya shall not exceed twelve months.
No such fee or any part thereof shall be refundable to the owner if the owner takes or sends the vehicle out of Kenya before expiry of the licence; and on expiry of the licence the vehicle shall, on application by the owner, be registered and licensed in Kenya, or shall be removed from Kenya.
In the case of foreign commercial or public service vehicle in respect of which there is not in force an International Certificate or P.T.A. Carrier Licence the licensing officer may, on payment of the appropriate fee set out in the First Schedule, issue an authorization permit in the prescribed form valid for a period not exceeding thirty days; and on expiration of the authorization permit the owner shall apply for the registration and licensing of the vehicle in Kenya or shall remove it from or send it out to Kenya:
Provided that the Registrar may, on payment of the appropriate fee, issue a further authorization permit for a further period of fourteen days if the owner of the vehicle has not finalized arrangements for inspection of the vehicle or for removal of the vehicle from Kenya , or has not completed customs formalities.
When removing the vehicles from Kenya, the owner shall produce to the licensing officer at the nearest point of exit the authorization permit or licence, as the case may be, and if the permit or licence has expired the prescribed fee for each day the vehicle has been in Kenya after the expiry of the permit or licence shall be payable.
Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this rule shall be guilty of an offence and liable—
in the case of a first conviction, to a fine not exceeding two thousand shilling or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both;
in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding five thousand shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
This rule shall not apply to foreign vehicles owned or operated by Kenatco Transport Company Limited.
[L.N. 108/1979, L.N. 105/1982, L.N. 240/1992.]
In the case of a foreign commercial or public service vehicle in respect of which there is not in force an international certificate or P.T.A. carrier licence the licensing officer may, on payment of the prescribed fee, issue in respect of the vehicle, an authorization permit in the prescribed form valid for a period not exceeding thirty days but renewable on expiry for an aggregate period not exceeding twelve months from the date of entry into Kenya and the owner shall, on expiration of the authorization period, remove the vehicle from or send it out of Kenya:
Provided that where the owner desires to keep the vehicle in Kenya for a period exceeding twelve months, he shall have the vehicle registered and licensed in Kenya before the expiry of the authorization period under this subrule.
[L.N. 108/1979, L.N. 105/1982, L.N. 240/1992, L.N. 187/1994.]
Manner of carrying licence
Every vehicle licence issued under section 17 or 17A of the Act, and every public service vehicle licence issued under section 97 of the Act shall be carried on the vehicle—
in the case of a motorcycle, in any prominent position on the cycle;
in the case of a motorcycle with side-car, either as provided in paragraph (a) or on the nearside of the side-car in front of the seat;
in the case of a trailer, on the nearside of the trailer;
in the case of all other vehicles, on the nearside of the vehicle in front of the front seat, and facing either forward or to the nearside of the road.
The licence shall be carried in a conspicuous and reasonably vertical position behind the glass of the wind-screen or nearside window, so that the front of the licence is clearly visible at all times by daylight to a person standing in front of the vehicle or to the left or near side thereof:
Provided that, in the case of a motorcycle or a vehicle not fitted with a windscreen or windows, the certificate shall be suitably carried in a weatherproof holder having a transparent face.
A dealer’s general licence shall be carried on the front identification plate issued with the licence, in the holder provided for that purpose.
A licence shall be removed as soon as it has expired and be replaced with a licence of current validity.
[ L.N. 44/1984, s. 3, L.N. 7/1987, s. 2.]
Manner of carrying vehicle licence certificate
Every vehicle licence certificate issued under section 20A of the Act shall be carried on the vehicle in respect of which it is issued affixed to the identification plate.
[L.N. 110/1985, s. 2.]
Seating capacity in selected areas
No vehicle shall be licensed under Part XI of the Act to operate within the boundaries of the areas specified in paragraph (2) unless such vehicle has a seating capacity of twenty-five (25) or more passengers:
Provided that a vehicle licensed to operate in the specified areas at any time prior to the commencement of this paragraph shall be eligible to be so licensed notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph.
The areas referred to in paragraph (1) are the cities of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and the municipal councils of Nakuru, Eldoret and Thika.
Deleted by L.N. 33 of 2007, r. 2.
Vehicles exempted from registration and licensing
The following classes of vehicles shall be exempt from registration and licensing under Parts II and III of the Act—
vehicles the property of the President;
vehicles owned by the armed forces;
deleted by L.N. 209 of 1971;
vehicles used under the authority of a dealer’s general licence.
The following classes of vehicles shall be exempt from licensing under the Act:
vehicles owned by—
(ii) municipal councils;
(iii) urban or area councils;
(iv) county councils;
vehicles used solely as ambulances by the St. John Ambulance Association or by the Kenya Red Cross Society;
vehicles owned and used solely by the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute;
vehicles the property of any country, or of any consular representative (if such consular representative is not engaged in any other business or profession in Kenya) of a country with which agreement exists with Kenya affording adequate reciprocity in the exemption of such vehicles from road traffic licensing;
vehicles which are used solely on any road or other place to which the public have no general right of access.
[L.N. 256/1963, L.N. 311/1964, L.N. 209/1971.]
Vehicles requiring inspection report
The classes of motor vehicles in respect of which a licensing officer shall require production of an inspection report under section 17(2) of the Act shall be—
public service vehicles;
heavy commercial vehicles.
[L.N. 547/1959, L.N. 99/1960, L.N. 311/1964, L.N. 377/1964.]
A vehicle inspection certificate issued under section 17A of the Act shall be in Form XXIIA set out in the Second Schedule and shall be displayed in the manner prescribed under rule 8.
[L.N. 7/1987.]
Validity of licences and permits
The following licences and permits shall be deemed to be driving licences in respect of the class or classes of vehicles for which they are issued, and throughout the period of their validity, except where otherwise hereinafter specified—
a valid driving licence or driving permit issued in Uganda, Tanzania or Ethiopia;
a service driving permit issued by the Naval, Army or Air Force authorities, but only for the purpose of driving Naval, Army or Air Force vehicles on duty and subject to the permit being issued and used in compliance with any regulations or instructions in force in relation thereto;
a convention driving permit, held by a person resident outside Kenya;
a domestic driving permit issued in a country outside Kenya to a person resident outside Kenya, which shall be valid only for a period of ninety days from the date of the holder’s entry into Kenya;
where by reason of delays in printing or otherwise the form of driving licence prescribed in the Second Schedule is temporarily unavailable, the form
prescribed in that Schedule as an interim driving licence:
Provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, a permit of a kind referred to in subparagraph (c) or subparagraph (d) shall not be valid so as to permit a person under the age of eighteen years to drive a motor vehicle.
“convention driving permit” means an international driving permit issued under the authority of a country outside Kenya which is a party to the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of 1926 or the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic of 1949;
“domestic driving permit” means a document issued under the law of a country outside Kenya authorizing the holder to drive motor vehicles, or a specified class or description of motor vehicles, in that country.
[L.N. 40/1981.]
A provisional licence shall be subject to the following conditions—
the holder of the provisional licence shall not drive a motor vehicle unless he is, at all times whilst so driving, accompanied in the vehicle by a person sitting next to him who holds a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle concerned:
Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to the driving of—
(i) a motorcycle that is carried on two wheels without a sidecar attached; or
(ii) a motor vehicle whose construction is such that it provides no accommodation for a person to sit next to the driver;
the holder of the provisional licence shall not drive a motor vehicle unless, at all times whilst he is so driving, there is exhibited on the front and rear of such vehicle, in such a manner as to be plainly visible to any person in front of or behind the vehicle, a distinguishing mark in the form set out in the Fifth Schedule;
the holder of the provisional licence shall not—
(i) carry any passenger on a motorcycle that is carried on two wheels without a sidecar attached;
(ii) drive any motor vehicle which is carrying passengers for hire or reward.
Any person who, not being the holder of a provisional licence, drives any motor vehicle upon the front or rear of which is exhibited a distinguishing mark in the form set out in the Fifth Schedule shall be guilty of an offence.
[L.N. 181/1969, s. 4.]
Any person who is required by the Act to pass a driving test shall apply in writing in the prescribed test application form to a licensing officer, who shall, on payment by the applicant of the prescribed fee, enter the date of payment and his signature, and the date, time and place allotted for the test, in the spaces provided for that purpose on the form.
The applicant shall produce his test application form, completed as aforesaid, to a driving test examiner appointed under subsection (3) of section 3 of the Act, who shall make arrangements for the driving test to be carried out, and shall either—
if he is satisfied, having regard to the requirements and provisions of the Act, that the applicant is competent to drive the class or classes of vehicle named in the test application form, issue him with a certificate of competency in the prescribed form; or
if he is not so satisfied, endorse the test application form to the effect that the applicant has failed to pass the test,
and shall in either case retain the test application form.
An applicant for a driving licence or provisional licence or for the endorsement of an existing licence in respect of another class or classes of vehicle, shall produce to a licensing officer—
the application form and fee prescribed;
two unmounted copies of a recent photograph of the head and shoulders of the applicant, taken full face without hat, 45 millimetres long by 35 millimetres wide and printed on normal photographic paper;
his certificate of competency, licence or permit as required by paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 31 of the Act:
Provided that subparagraphs (b) and (c) shall not apply to an applicant for a provisional licence only.
On receipt of the document or documents and fee required by paragraph (1), the licensing officer shall, if satisfied with regard thereto, arrange for the issue or endorsement, as the case may be, of the licence.
Register of driving tests
There shall be kept by every driving test examiner a driving test register in which will be entered the name and address of every applicant for a driving test, the serial number of the test application form, the date on which such test was given, the result of such test and, if the applicant was issued with a certificate of competency, the number of the certificate and class of vehicles to which it related.
Applicant to provide vehicle
Every person presenting himself for a driving test in accordance with rule 13 shall provide for that purpose a vehicle, in good roadworthy condition, of the class named in the test application form.
Driving tests classes of vehicles
For the purpose of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 31 of the Act, any person who has passed a test of competence to drive a motor vehicle of the class or type specified in the first column of the Sixth Schedule shall be deemed to have passed a test of competence to drive all motor vehicles of such other classes or types as are specified in the second column of that Schedule in relation to such first-mentioned class or type:
Provided that any person who has passed a test of competence to drive a heavy commercial vehicle or motor omnibus shall be deemed to have passed a test of competence to drive a matatu.
[L.N. 341/1989, s. 2.]
Wheels and tyres of motor vehicles and trailers
No motor vehicle (other than a road roller) or trailer shall be driven on any road unless it is fitted with wheels and adequately inflated pneumatic tyres, or other type of wheel or tyre approved in writing by the highway authority:
(i) a tractor normally used for agricultural purposes may be fitted with solid rubber tyres on the front wheels; but any such tractor shall only be driven on a road whilst proceeding to or from work or being delivered to a new owner;
(ii) in special circumstances the highway authority may on a particular occasion issue a permit, subject to such conditions as it may impose, for a vehicle to be so driven which does not comply with this rule.
A recut pneumatic tyre shall not be fitted to any wheel of a motor vehicle.
In subrule (2), “recut pneumatic tyre” means a pneumatic tyre in which an existing tread pattern has been cut or burnt deeper or a new tread pattern has been cut or burnt, except where the pattern is cut entirely in additional material added to the type for the purpose.
[L.N. 93/1968.]
Wheels and tyres of other vehicles
Subject to rule 18, no vehicle the gross weight of which exceeds 450 kg. shall, except on the written authority of the highway authority, be used on any road unless fitted with wheels and adequately inflated pneumatic tyres:
Provided that this paragraph shall not apply in respect of a road constructed or maintained solely for use by vehicles not fitted with pneumatic tyres.
No vehicle fitted with wheels without pneumatic tyres shall be used on a road if any wheel or tyre fitted to the vehicle is so defective that it does not bear evenly on the level surface when the vehicle is moving thereon.
Wheels and tyres to be adequate
Every vehicle used on a road shall be equipped with such tyres and wheels as are adequate to carry safely the permitted maximum laden weight of the vehicle.
Every motor vehicle, other than a tractor or motorcycle, shall be equipped with suitable and sufficient springs between each wheel and the frame of the vehicle.
Brakes on motor vehicles
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with two entirely independent and efficient braking systems, or with one efficient braking system having two independent means of operation, in either case so designed and constructed that the failure of any single portion of any braking system shall not prevent the brakes on two wheels, or, in the case of a vehicle having less than four wheels, on one wheel, from operating effectively so as to bring the vehicle to rest within the distance and under the conditions specified in paragraph (10):
Provided that, in the case of a single braking system, the two means of operation shall not be deemed to be otherwise than independent solely by reason of the fact that they are connected either directly or indirectly to the same cross shaft.
In the case of a motor vehicle having more than three wheels and equipped with two independent braking systems, each such system shall be so designed and constructed that, if the brakes thereof act either directly or indirectly on two wheels, they shall act on two wheels on the same axle.
In all cases the brakes operated by one of the means of operation shall—
be applied by direct mechanical action without the intervention of any hydraulic, electric or pneumatic device; and
act directly upon the wheels and not through the transmission gear.
Brakes on steam-driven vehicles
In the case of a steam-driven vehicle, the engine of the vehicle shall be deemed to be one independent braking system if the engine is capable of being reversed, and is incapable of being disconnected from all the road wheels other than the steering wheels except by the sustained effort of the driver.
(a) Every trailer having a permissible laden weight exceeding one ton or exceeding
one-half of the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle shall be equipped with at least one braking device capable of—
(i) acting symmetrically on at least half the number of wheels on each side of the trailer;
(ii) preventing the rotation of the wheels when the trailer is uncoupled;
(iii) automatically stopping the trailer if the trailer becomes detached whilst in motion; and
(iv) in the case of a trailer having a permissible laden weight exceeding 3,500 kg., being operated from the towing vehicle.
Every trailer whose permissible laden weight does not exceed one ton shall, unless fitted with a device capable of automatically stopping the trailer if the trailer becomes detached whilst in motion, be equipped in addition to the main towing attachment with a secondary attachment in the form of a chain or wire rope of adequate strength.
Brakes on semi-trailers
The provisions of paragraph (5) shall apply to every semi-trailer in an articulated vehicle:
Provided that a semi-trailer having a permissible laden weight exceeding 750 kg. shall be equipped with at least one braking device capable of being operated by applying the service brake from the drawing vehicle.
Brakes on combination of vehicles
Except in the case of motorcycles with or without side-cars attached, every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a braking system so designed and constructed that it can be set so as effectually to prevent two at least, or in the case of a vehicle with only three wheels one, of the wheels from revolving when the vehicle is unattended.
Brakes on other vehicles
Every vehicle used on a road, other than as provided for in this rule, shall be equipped with a brake or brakes capable of bringing it to rest within a reasonable distance.
The braking system on every motor vehicle shall be so constructed and maintained as to bring the motor vehicle to a stop in a distance of 7.5 metres when running at a rate of 25 kilometres per hour on level ground; in order to measure the adequacy of a braking system under this paragraph it shall be lawful for any police officer or inspector to use a Tapley meter or other instrument of the like function, specified for the purpose by the Commissioner of Police, and any reading on such meter or instrument of less than 30 per cent shall be prima facie evidence of the inability of the brakes tested to conform to the requirements of this paragraph.
With effect from the 1st July, 1987 every motor vehicle in any of the classes specified in this paragraph first registered after the 31st June, 1987 shall be equipped and fitted with seat belts in the manner specified—
every motor vehicle of a class specified in paragraph (1) shall, if registered prior to the 1st July, 1987, be equipped and fitted with seat belts not later that the 1st December, 1987 in the manner described in paragraph (1).
No vehicle shall be used or driven on a road after the 1st December, 1987 unless it is fitted and equipped with seat belts in accordance with this rule and the owner of any vehicle driven in contravention of this rule shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to a fine of five hundred shillings in respect of each seat belt that is not fitted or which is fitted but is not of the proper standard of specification.
No person shall, after the 1st December, 1987 be in a motor vehicle which is in motion on a public road and occupy a seat in that vehicle in respect of which a seat belt is fitted in accordance with this rule without wearing the seat belt, and any person who does not so wear a seat belt shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to a fine of one hundred shillings.
For the purpose of this rule “commercial vehicle” means any motor lorry, truck, van (including a motor vehicle commonly known as a “pick up”), breakdown, van or like motor vehicle, but does not include a vehicle commonly known as a “station wagon”.
[L.N. 361/1986, s. 3]
With effect from the 2nd November, 2003, every public service vehicle including motor omni-buses, matatu and private hire vehicles shall be equipped and fitted with a seat-belt in the manner specified in this paragraph—
MANNER OF FITTING
A seat-belt per seating position in the motor vehicle, and if seating accommodation is provided for more than two persons abreast, whether by means of continuous seat commonly known as a “bench seat” or by separate seats, the seat-belts for the persons other than those seated next to the body of the car, may consist only of the cap-strap position of the seat-belt.
No public service vehicle including motor omni-buses, mutatus and private hire vehicles shall be used or driven on an road after the 2nd November, 2003, unless it its fitted and equipped with seat-belts in accordance with paragraph (6) and the owner of any vehicle driven in contravention of this paragraph shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings in respect of each seat-belt that is not fitted or which is fitted but is not of the proper standard or specification.
[L.N. 361/1986, s. 3, L.N. 161/2003, s. 2]
With effect from the 31st January, 2004, every public service vehicle including motor omni-buses, matatu and private hire vehicles shall be equipped and fitted with a seat-belt in the manner specified in this paragraph—
No public service vehicle including motor omni-buses, mutatus and private hire vehicles shall be used or driven on an road after the 31st January, 2004, unless it its fitted and equipped with seat-belts in accordance with paragraph (6) and the owner of any vehicle driven in contravention of this paragraph shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings in respect of each seat-belt that is not fitted or which is fitted but is not of the proper standard or specification.
[L.N. 361/1986, s. 3, L.N. 161/2003, s. 2, L.N. 179/2003, s. 2.]
Fitting of seat belts
No motor vehicle shall be used or driven on a road unless it is fitted with seat belts in the following manner:
Manner of Fitting:
A seat belt per seating position in a motor vehicle, and if seating accommodation is provided for more than two persons abreast, whether by a continuous seat known as a “bench seat” or by separate seats, the seat belts for the persons other than those seated next to the body of the vehicle may consist only of a lap strap position of seat belt.
The owner of any motor vehicle used or driven on a road contrary to paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of one thousand shillings for every seat that is not fitted or, if fitted, is not of the proper standard or specification.
No person shall be in a motor vehicle which is in motion on a road and occupy a seat in that vehicle in respect of which a seat belt is fitted in accordance with this rule without wearing the seat belt.
A person who does not wear a seat belt as required under paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings.
It shall be the responsibility of the conductor of a public service vehicle, and where there is no conductor, the driver of that vehicle, to keep the seat belt in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition.
Any driver or conductor who contravenes paragraph (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings.
[L.N. 361/1986, s. 3, L.N. 161/2003, s. 2, L.N. 179/2003, L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(b).]
Lights on motor vehicles
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with two lamps at the front of the vehicle, one on each side; and when a motor vehicle is in motion on a road at night the two lamps at the front of the vehicle shall be lighted and the rays from the lamps shall be white or yellow, and, if the vehicle is capable of proceeding at a speed greater than 30 kilometres an hour, shall be of such intensity as to illuminate the road ahead for a distance of at least 100 metres:
(i) a motorcycle shall show one such light as aforesaid, but if a side-car is attached to the motorcycle there shall be shown on that side of the side-car not adjacent to the motorcycle an additional light of sufficient intensity as to be visible for a distance of at least 150 metres at night;
(ii) when a motor vehicle is in motion at night on a road lighted by electric lamps, it shall be lawful for such vehicle to show two lights in front of the kind and in the manner described in paragraph (2) in place of the lamps described in this paragraph.
Every motor vehicle and every trailer not attached to a motor vehicle shall, when stationary on a road at night, other than in a car park or in a place reserved for parking in a street where adequate lighting is normally provided, show two lights in front, one at each side, of sufficient intensity to indicate the presence of the motor vehicle or trailer from a distance of 150 metres to approaching traffic:
Provided that a motorcycle not attached to a side-car shall show one such light as aforesaid.
Every motor vehicle or trailer, when on a road at night, and whether in motion or stationary, shall carry two lamps at the rear of the vehicle of such intensity as to indicate clearly within a distance of not less than 200 metres (in the absence of fog, mist or rain) its presence on the road to traffic approaching from behind, and the lamps shall—
be mounted securely to the body-work or chassis of the vehicle at a height of not less than 20 cm and not more than 1.5 m;
be positioned so that they are not more than 10 cm inboard from the outer extremity of the body or chassis, and at least one lamp shall be so constructed as to provide an uncoloured light of sufficient intensity to illuminate clearly the figures and numbers on the rear identification plate unless other means of so illuminating that plate are provided:
(i) where a trailer is attached to a tractor vehicle it shall be sufficient if the lamps are carried at the rear of the trailer;
(ii) a motorcycle not attached to a side-car shall carry one lamp.
(a) All lamps required by subrule (1) shall be equipped with a means of eliminating
any dazzling effect produced by such lamps, but such elimination shall in every case leave sufficient light to illuminate clearly the road ahead for at least 25 metres.
Such elimination shall be effected—
(i) on the approach from the opposite direction of another vehicle;
(ii) where in the interests of safety it is necessary;
(iii) where the lamp is used pursuant to paragraph (7).
No motor vehicle shall be equipped with more than one swivelling light.
No spot-light or swivelling light shall be used—
in place of head-lights, save to complete a journey where the head-lights have been damaged;
in such a manner as to impede the vision of, or cause annoyance to, any user of the road.
Every motorcycle shall, when in motion in daylight hours, have its front lamp lighted.
[L.N. 44/1984, s. 4.]
Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles
Every vehicle other than a motor vehicle or trailer, when on a road at night whether in motion or stationary, shall—
be equipped with two lamps showing a white light, so fixed and lighted as to indicate clearly to approaching traffic from a distance of 150 metres the presence and width of the vehicle and of any load carried thereon; and
two lamps to the rear so as to indicate clearly its presence on the road to traffic approaching from behind:
(i) in the case of a bicycle, it shall be sufficient to show one only of the lamps referred to in paragraph (a) and paragraph (b);
(ii) this rule shall not apply in respect of a vehicle stationary in a car park, or in a place reserved for parking in a street where adequate lighting is normally provided. [L.N. 181/1969, s. 5, L.N. 44/1984, s. 5.]
Reflectors and warning signs
In addition to the lamps required or permitted to be carried on vehicles under these Rules, reflectors and warning signs shall also be carried as follows—
on a bicycle or a power-assisted bicycle—
(i) one red reflector fitted at the rear thereof not less than 45 centimetres above ground level; and
(ii) on and after 1st January, 1970, a warning sign, securely affixed to the rear mudguard and extending upwards from the rear lower edge thereof, conforming to the dimensions and details set out in Part II of the Tenth Schedule: Provided that, in the case of a bicycle or a power-assisted bicycle having a rear wheel the diameter of which does not exceed 50 centimetres—
on a motorcycle that is carried on two wheels without a sidecar attached, one red reflector fitted at the rear thereof not less than 45 centimetres above ground level;
on a heavy vehicle, or on a trailer having a tare weight exceeding 225 kilograms—
(i) at the front—a warning sign consisting of a continuous strip of white reflective material not less than 5 centimetres wide, mounted on a metal panel facing in a forward direction extending horizontally for such distance as is necessary to indicate the overall width of the vehicle, or to within 30 centimetres on either side thereof, and so placed that the lower edge of such sign is not less than 30 centimetres and the upper edge not more than 120 centimetres above ground level;
(ii) at each side of the rear—a warning sign conforming to the dimensions and details set out in Part III of the Tenth Schedule mounted on a metal panel so placed that the lower edge of the sign is not less than 60 centimetres and the upper edge not more than 150 centimetres above ground level, and the outer edge is not more than 15 centimetres from the side of the vehicle;
on a medium vehicle on or after 1st January, 1970—
(i) which is not fitted with reflective plates, as that expression is defined in rule 7(4), each of which is fitted centrally on the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the warning signs set forth in paragraph (c); or
(ii) which is so fitted with reflective plates either the warning signs so set forth or two red reflectors on the back thereof fitted respectively not more than 30 centimetres from a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle through the lateral extremity of the vehicle on each side, and placed at the same height which shall not be less than 75 centimetres and not more than 180 centimetres above ground level;
on a heavy vehicle or a medium vehicle two white, yellow or colourless reflectors on the front thereof fitted respectively not more than 30 centimetres from a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle through the lateral extremity of the vehicle on each side, and placed at the same height which shall not be less than 75 centimetres and not more than 180 centimetres above ground level;
on any vehicle not hereinbefore in this rule specifically mentioned, one red reflector fitted on the offside rear of the vehicle not less than 50 centimetres and not more than 180 centimetres above ground level.
Every reflector carried on a vehicle pursuant to this rule—
shall be securely affixed to the vehicle so as to be clearly visible from directly in front of or behind such vehicle, as the case may be;
shall if circular, be not less than 4 centimetres in diameter or, if not circular, be of an area of not less than 12.5 square centimetres and be of such shape that a circle of 25 millimetres in diameter may be inscribed therein.
Where a rear light of a vehicle is so constructed that, when not showing a light, it is an efficient red reflector facing to the rear and complies with the provisions of this rule applicable to such vehicle, it shall be treated as being such a reflector when it is, as well as when it is not, showing a light.
Every warning sign required by this rule to be carried on a vehicle, and every reflective plate, shall at all times be maintained in a reasonably clean condition.
Where under this rule a warning sign is required is be mounted on a metal plate, such plate—
shall, in all its surface dimensions, be no smaller than the corresponding dimensions of the warning sign concerned; and
shall be securely mounted on the body, chassis or frame of the vehicle at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle so that the warning sign is facing directly forwards or rearwards, as the case may be.
Where the structure of any vehicle is such that it is not possible to comply with the provisions of this rule relating to the size or position of warning signs which are applicable to such vehicle, such signs shall be fitted of such size and in such position as to comply with such positions as nearly as may be.
For the purposes of this rule and the Tenth Schedule to these Rules but not subrule (8) of this rule—
“commercial vehicle” means any motor lorry, truck, van (including a vehicle commonly known as a “pick up”), breakdown van or like motor vehicle, but does not include a vehicle commonly known as a “station wagon”;
“heavy vehicle” means a motor vehicle, having a tare weight exceeding two tonnes, which is either a commercial vehicle or a public service vehicle;
“medium vehicle” means a motor vehicle, having a tare weight not exceeding two tonnes, which is either a commercial vehicle or a public service vehicle licensed to carry more than five passengers.
For the purposes of section 53(2)(aa) of the Act, the reflecting triangles shall be of the dimensions specified in Part IV of the Tenth Schedule and shall be constructed in accordance with the Kenya Standard Specification for portable reflective warning triangles for motor vehicles being standard No. KS 03–815: 1987.
[L.N. 225/1966, L.N. 45/1967, L.N. 181/1969, s. 6, L.N. 44/1984, s. 6, L.N. 58/1989, s. 2.]
A person shall not ride on a motor cycle of any kind, class or description without wearing a helmet and a jacket that has reflectors.
A person who rides a motor cycle shall provide a helmet and a jacket that has reflectors to be worn by the passenger, and shall carry only one passenger at a time.
A passenger shall wear a helmet and a jacket which has reflectors as provided under paragraph (2).
Every motor cycle shall be insured against third party risks in accordance with the Insurance (Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks) Act (Cap. 405).
For the purposes of this regulation, a helmet shall be of such shape, construction and quality as may, from time to time, be prescribed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
A person shall not ride a motorcycle unless that person has a valid driving licence issued in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
For the purpose of this rule, "ride" means to operate, manage or to be in control of a motor cycle.
A person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this rule commits an offence and is liable to a fine of five thousand shillings or, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
[L.N. 173/2009, s. 2.]
Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine or a compression ignition engine shall be so constructed that the exhaust gases from the engine cannot escape into the atmosphere without first passing through a silencer, expansion chamber or other contrivance suitable and sufficient for reducing as far as may be reasonable the noise which would otherwise be caused by the escape of those gases.
[L.N. 166/1972, L.N. 179/1972.]
Emission of smoke and sparks
Every motor vehicle shall be so constructed, maintained and used that no smoke or visible vapour is emitted therefrom.
Every motor vehicle using solid fuel shall be fitted with an efficient appliance for the purpose of preventing the emission of sparks or grit, and also with a tray or shield to prevent ashes and cinders from falling on to the road.
[L.N. 179/1972, L.N. 258/1972.]
Every motor vehicle whose weight unladen exceeds 8 cwt shall be so constructed and maintained as to be capable of travelling either forwards or backwards.
Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a reflecting mirror, so constructed and fitted as to enable the driver to be or become aware of the presence in the rear of any other vehicle.
[L.N. 44/1984, s. 7.]
Every motor vehicle shall be so designed, constructed and used that the driver controlling it has a full view of the road and traffic ahead.
The windscreen and windows of every motor vehicle shall be kept free from the application of any material which has, or is capable of having, reflective properties.
The windscreen of every motor vehicle shall be kept in such condition that the driver’s view is not impeded.
[L.N. 26/1975.]
Vehicles steered from left-hand side
Every motor vehicle registered in Kenya which is steered from the left or nearside shall have painted on the rear left side a white arrow pointing to the left, such arrow to be not less than one foot long and two inches broad and to be clearly visible to traffic approaching from behind.
Every motor vehicle registered in Kenya, other than a commercial vehicle, which is steered from the left or nearside shall be equipped with direction indicators of a type mentioned in rule 32 and shall be fitted at the rear with a red light which lights up when the brakes are applied.
Every commercial vehicle registered in Kenya which is steered from the left or nearside shall be equipped with mechanical direction indicators capable of being worked by hand by the driver; and shall be fitted at the rear with a red light which lights up when the brakes are applied.
Types of direction indicators
Subject to rule 31, when a motor vehicle is equipped with direction indicators, such indicators shall be of one of the following types—
a movable arm capable of protruding beyond each side of the vehicle and illuminated by a steady amber light when the arm is in the horizontal position;
a constantly blinking or flashing amber light affixed to each side of the vehicle;
a constantly blinking or flashing light placed at each side of the front and rear of the vehicle; the colour of such lights shall be white or orange towards the front and red or orange towards the rear.
No lights on any motor vehicle, with the exception of direction indicators, shall be flashing or blinking lights.
The glass of any windscreens and windows facing to the front on the outside of any motor vehicle shall be of a type which, upon impact, does not fly into fragments capable of causing severe cuts:
Provided that this rule shall not apply to any vehicle which was first registered in Kenya before the 1st January, 1930.
Every motor vehicle and bicycle shall be fitted with an instrument capable of giving audible and sufficient warning of its approach or position:
Provided that no such instrument shall consist of a gong bell (other than a bicycle bell) or siren, except in the case of a vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes.
Every driver of a motor vehicle or bicycle shall, when it is necessary for the safety or convenience of the public, give audible warning of his approach or position by using the warning instrument required by this rule.
When a motor vehicle is stationary on a road or parking place, no person shall use or permit to be used in connection therewith any warning instrument, except when such use is necessary on grounds of safety; and no such instrument shall be used in such a manner as to be a nuisance to the public.
Every motor vehicle other than a tractor shall be fitted with wings or other similar fittings to catch, so far as practicable, mud, water or stones thrown up by the rotation of the wheels, unless adequate protection is afforded by the body of the vehicle:
Provided that this rule shall not apply to a vehicle which is being driven to any place for the purpose of having bodywork fitted or repaired.
Every bicycle and power-assisted bicycle shall be fitted with an adequate rear mudguard extending from a point forward of the saddle bracket rearwards over and around the rear wheel to a point no higher from ground level than the hub of that wheel.
[L.N. 181/1969, s. 7.]
Whenever a trailer is attached to any vehicle, the couplings shall be efficient for the purpose, and shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with a speedometer for recording the speed of such vehicle with reasonable accuracy:
Provided that this rule shall not apply to any tractor, or any engineering or agricultural machinery, or any special vehicle constructed for use by a disabled driver, or any motorcycle the cylinder capacity of which does not exceed 100 c.c., or any vehicle which by reason of its construction is incapable of exceeding 30 kilometers per hour on level ground under its own power.
Every speedometer shall be fitted in such a manner as to be visible to the driver at all times, and shall be maintained in good working order.
Any person who drives or uses on a road a vehicle which does not conform to the requirements of this rule shall be guilty of an offence, unless he proves that it was not practicable, by reason of the make or type of the vehicle, or for other good reason, to fit or maintain a speedometer thereto.
In any case, it shall be no defence in any proceedings for exceeding a speed limit to plead that because a vehicle was not fitted with a speedometer, or because the speedometer fitted was not working, the driver was not aware of the speed of such vehicle.
An efficient windscreen wiper shall be fitted to every vehicle which is so constructed that the driver cannot, by opening the windscreen or otherwise, obtain an adequate view to the front of the vehicle without looking through the windscreen.
Public service vehicle plates
Every public service vehicle, with the exception of matatus, shall display, on both front and rear elevations, a sign consisting of the letters “P.S.V.” in black on a white background of such size as to be clearly visible at a distance of thirty metres.
Every public service vehicle operating as a matatu shall display, on both front and rear elevations, a sign consisting of the letters “P.S.V.” in white on a blue background of such size as to be clearly visible at a distance of thirty metres.
The owner of a public service vehicle being driven on a road which does not carry a sign required by this rule shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand shillings.
[L.N. 231/1973, L.N. 145/1984, s. 2, L.N. 204/1984, s. 2.]
Markings on commercial vehicles and trailers
The owner of every commercial vehicle or trailer shall cause to be painted or otherwise clearly marked in the English language in a conspicuous position on the right or offside of every such vehicle, in letters not less than one inch in height which shall at all times be kept clearly legible—
the name and address of the owner of the vehicle;
the registered tare weight of the vehicle; and
the maximum weight the vehicle is authorized to carry.
The owner of every trailer or towed vehicle (other than a vehicle which requires to be towed on account of a breakdown) shall have affixed in a conspicuous position on the rear thereof the letter “T” in the form in the diagram contained in the Seventh Schedule.
Subject to the provisions of section 56 of the Act, the maximum weights and dimensions referred to in section 55 (2) of the Act shall be s set out in the Twelfth Schedule to these Rules.
A person who drives or uses on a road a vehicle in respect of which the weights set out in paragraph (2) (1), (2) or (3) of the Twelfth Schedule are exceeded, shall, as respects each overloaded axle or any excess over the maximum permitted weight, be guilty of an offence against section 58 of the Act, and shall, in respect of that offence, on conviction, pay a fine not less than the appropriate fine according to the following scale—
T 1 IMAGE
[L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 165/1981, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, s. 8, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987.]
The volumeric capacity of a vehicle, trailer or mounted tank, constructed for the purpose of transporting liquids in bulk, shall not exceed the maximum volume provided in the following scale—
T 5 IMAGE
The maximum volumes of specific liquid products permitted to be loaded into each category of bulk liquid tank shall be those specified in the Thirteenth Schedule.
No person shall load for transportation on a public road quantities of bulk liquid exceeding those specified under subparagraph (a).
No person shall transport on a public road quantities of bulk liquid exceeding those specified under subparagraph (a).
Every tank mounted on a vehicle or trailer for the purpose of transporting bulk liquids shall have affixed on each side a sign or legend of the dimensions specified in the Thirteenth Schedule detailing the following—
(i) the type of vehicle, trailer or vehicle-trailer combination on which it is mounted depicted pictorially clearly showing the axle configuration and volume of tank expressed in cubic metres;
(ii) the maximum volume of bulk liquid permitted of each type of liquid product capable of being transported in the tank as specified in the Thirteenth Schedule, appearing in tabular form below the pictoral illustration specified under paragraph (i);
in the case of semi-trailers drawn by a tractor or prime mover, the sign or legend shall depict, in addition to the volume of the tank, the axle configuration of the trailer and the tractor or prime mover drawing the trailer;
in the case of vehicles where the possibility of one or more different prime movers in terms of axle configuration exists, all relevant signs or legends shall be affixed to the site of the tank;
the maximum volumes of each type of liquid product capable of being transported in a particular semi-trailer mounted tank shall reflect the axle configuration of the tractor or prime mover;
The signs or legends under paragraph (a) shall be welded onto each side of the tank, mid-way between the top and the base of the tank at the point nearest to the end of the tank which is closest to the front of the vehicle or trailer.
Any person who contravenes the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4)(b) and (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both.
Any person who contravenes the provisions of paragraph (4)(c) shall, as respects each overloaded axle or any excess over the maximum permitted weight, be guilty of an offence against section 58 of the Act, and shall, on conviction, pay a fine not less than the appropriate fine according to the scale set out under rule 41(2).
[L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 165/1981, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, s. 8, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987, L.N. 10/1991.]
Subject to section 56 of the Act, the maximum weights and dimensions referred to in section 55(2) of the Act shall be as set out in the Twelfth Schedule.
The volumes of liquid products not specified in the Thirteenth Schedule which may be loaded into each category of bulk liquid tank shall not exceed the axle load limits set out in this rule.
A person who drives or uses on a road a vehicle in respect of which the weights set out in paragraph 2(1), (2) or (3) of the Twelfth Schedule are exceeded, shall as respects each overloaded axle or any excess over the maximum permitted weight, be guilty of an offence against section 58 of the Act, and shall, in respect of that offence, on convictions, pay a fine not less than the appropriate fine according to the following scale—
Every tank mounted on a vehicle or trailer for the purpose of transporting bulk liquids shall have depicted on or affixed to each side a sign or legend of the dimensions specified in the Thirteenth Schedule detailing the following—
(ii) the maximum volume of bulk liquid permitted of each type of liquid product capable of being transported in the tank as specified in the Thirteenth Schedule, appearing in tabular form below the pictoral illustration specified under subparagraph (i):
Provided that vehicles transporting liquids in bulk which are not specified in the Thirteenth Schedule shall only bear the pictoral illustration specified in subparagraph (i);
the signs or legends under subparagraph (a) shall consist of black characters on a white background, and shall be located on each side of the tank midway between the top and the base of the tank at the point nearest to the end of the tank which is closest to the front of the vehicle or trailer and the means of providing the sign or legend shall be at the discretion of the owner of the vehicle or trailer:
Provided that such means shall ensure the durability and legibility of the sign or legend under the conditions prevailing during transport operations.
[L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 165/1981, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, s. 8, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987, L.N. 10/1991, L.N. 270/1991]
[L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 165/1981, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, s. 8, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987, L.N. 10/1991, L.N. 270/1991, L.N. 112/1999.]
(a) Subject to section 56 of the Act, the maximum weights and dimensions referred
to in section 55(2) of the Act shall be as set out in the Twelfth Schedule.
Type of Vehicle or Trailer
Maximum Volume Bulk Liquid Tank
(i) Two-axle goods vehicle not exceeding 7,000 kg. tare weight
.................................... 11 cubic metres
(ii) Three-axle goods vehicle not exceeding 7,000 kg. tare weight
.................................... 18 cubic metres
(a) The maximum volumes of specific liquid products permitted to be loaded into each
category of bulk liquid tank shall be those specified in the Thirteenth Schedule.
(a) Every tank mounted on a vehicle or trailer for the purpose of transporting bulk liquids shall have depicted on or affixed to each side a sign or legend of the dimensions specified in the Thirteenth Schedule detailing the following—
(a) Any person who contravenes the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4)(b) and (5)
shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both;
[L.N. 9/1967, L.N. 199/1967, L.N. 140/1969, L.N. 30/1971, L.N. 165/1981, L.N. 25/1984, L.N. 44/1984, s. 8, L.N. 154/1984, L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 267/1987, L.N. 351/1987, L.N. 10/1991, L.N. 270/1991, L.N. 112/1999, L.N. 118/2008.]
Fitting of Governors
With effect from the 18th December, 1987 the engine of—
every pubic service vehicle except taxis and private hire vehicles;
every commercial vehicle whose tare weight exceeds 3048 kg;
shall be fitted with a governor which—
(i) is of a type approved in writing by the Minister; and
(ii) is adjusted so that at all times and in any load condition the vehicle cannot exceed a speed of 80 kph.
In this rule “governor” means a device to control the speed of the engine by any method.
[L.N. 308/1986]
Fitting of speed recording devices
With effect from the 1st March, 1996—
every public service except taxis and private hire vehicles; and
every commercial vehicle whose tare weight exceeds 3,048 kilogrammes, shall be fitted with a device which constantly monitors the speed of the motor vehicle and records the speed where such motor vehicles exceeds the prescribed speed limit of 80 klometres per hour.
The speed recording device under paragraph (1) shall be of such technology and type as may be approved by the Minister.
A speed recording device under this rule shall be fitted—
in the case of a motor vehicle licensed under Part III of the Act on or after the commencement of this rule, on the date of such licensing; or,
in the case of a motor vehicle already licensed at the commencement of this rule, on the date such licence is first renewed after the date of commencement.
Legal Notice No. 351 of 1987 is revoked.
[L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 352/1995]
With effect from 1st February, 2004 the engine of—
every public service vehicle except taxis and private hire vehicles;
every commercial vehicle whose tare weight exceeds 3,048 kg. shall be fitted with a speed governor which—
(ii) is adjusted so that at all times and in any load condition the vehicle cannot exceed 80 kph.
Every public service vehicle purchased after 31st December, 2003, shall be fitted with a speed governor before it can be licensed to operate.
[L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 352/1995, L.N. 161/2003.]
Every owner of a public service vehicle shall be held liable for non-compliance or tampering with speed governor fitted in his/her motor vehicle.
[L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 352/1995, L.N. 161/2003, L.N. 83/2004.]
Any person who owns, drives or causes to be driven or has charge of a public service vehicle other than in accordance with the provisions of this Part shall be guilty of an offence and liable—
in the case of a first conviction, to a fine not exceeding ten thousand shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both; and
in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
[L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 352/1995, L.N. 161/2003, L.N. 83/2004, L.N. 97/2004.]
Fitting of speed governors
The engine of—
every public service vehicle, except taxi cabs;
every commercial vehicle whose tare weight exceeds 3048 kg.
shall be fitted with a speed governor which—
(i) conforms to such specifications as the Minister may by notice in the Gazette prescribe;
(ii) is adjusted so that all times, and in any load condition, the vehicle cannot exceed the speed of 80 kph.
Every vehicle to which this rule applies shall have exhibited on it a certificate issued by a certifying officer to the effect that it is fitted with the speed governor complying with the prescribed specifications.
[L.N. 308/1986, L.N. 352/1995, L.N. 161/2003, s. 2, L.N. 83/2004, s. 2, L.N. 97/2004, s. 2, L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(c).]
PART V – SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MOTOR OMNIBUSES AND MATATUS
The body of a motor omnibus or matatu shall be so constructed and maintained as to provide adequate safety for persons travelling therein.
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 4.]
The distance between the wheel tracks of the front or of the rear wheels of a motor omnibus, taken from centre in line with the axles, shall not be less than 1.42 metres, and shall in every case be sufficient to ensure the stability of the vehicle.
Doors and steps
Every motor omnibus shall be provided with at least two exits, one of which may be an emergency window or panel as referred to in rule 45.
At least one such exit shall be fitted with a door or doors, except where the omnibus has been licensed to carry standing passengers as well as sitting passengers, and each such, door shall be not less than 450 millimetres in width, and shall be so constructed as to permit of the free entrance and exit of passengers at all times.
Steps shall be provided at each doorway with suitable supports to assist persons when entering or leaving the omnibus.
The lowest step shall not be more than 450 millimetres above the ground, the rises of all steps shall be closed and the treads of steps shall be fitted with a form of tread-plate approved by an inspector.
There shall be no entrance on the offside of the omnibus other than the driver’s door.
[L.N. 92/1985, Sch.]
Emergency window or panel
Every motor omnibus registered in Kenya shall be fitted with an emergency window or panel capable of immediate release in case of accident.
Emergency windows or panels shall be—
where the-overall width of the omnibus is less than 2.44 metres, at least 1.22 metres by 440 millimetres in size;
where the overall width of the omnibus is 2.44 metres or more, at least 1.53 metres by 440 millimetres in size.
Emergency windows or panels shall be marked as such and instructions for opening such windows or panels shall be clearly shown thereon.
Emergency windows or panels shall be kept in working order, and shall be tested at least once every month while the omnibus is in use, and may be tested at any reasonable time by an inspector or by a police officer.
Access to doors and emergency exits
There shall be a clear passage to all doors and the emergency window or panel for all passengers in a motor omnibus:
Provided that this subrule shall not apply to an omnibus constructed to carry separate classes of passengers if a separate door and emergency panel is provided for each class.
No seat, luggage, parcel or other object shall be placed in a motor omnibus so as to obstruct persons attempting to reach any door, emergency window or panel.
There shall be adequate ventilation for both the passengers and the driver of a motor omnibus or matatu without the necessity of opening the sides thereof or any main windows or windscreen.
The inside of every motor omnibus or matatu shall be adequately illuminated when on a road at night; all wires conveying electric current shall be so installed and insulated as not to be a source of danger to persons using the omnibus or matatu.
Means shall be provided to prevent light from the inside of the omnibus or matatu from incommoding the driver.
Every motor omnibus or matatu shall have at least one suitable indicator which shall show clearly the destination of the omnibus.
Every motor omnibus or matatu shall be fitted with a bell or other suitable device for the purpose of enabling passengers to signal to the driver or conductor.
The internal height of a motor omnibus in the centre line of the omnibus from its floor to the inside of the roof shall not be less than 1.68 metres.
All the underparts of a motor omnibus inside the pivots of the front axle and steering arms, as far back as the rear axle, shall clear the ground by at least 18 millimetres; and in calculating such clearance allowance shall be made for wear of tyres and springs and other causes likely to reduce clearance.
Every motor omnibus or matatu registered in Kenya shall be fitted with a windscreen which shall be made of safety glass.
Every motor omnibus or matatu registered in Kenya shall be fitted with adequate window space.
Every such space shall be capable of being closed, but only by glass of adequate strength or canvas.
Where such window spaces are closed with glass, every alternate window in the sides of the omnibus or matatu shall be capable of being opened.
Tinted motor vehicle windows
A person shall not drive or operate a public service vehicle that is fitted with tinted windows or tinted windscreen.
For the purposes of this rule, “tinted” means shaded, coloured or treated in a similar manner so that the persons or objects inside are not ordinarily seen clearly from outside.
[L.N. 173/2009, s. 3.]
The owner of every motor omnibus or matatu shall cause to be painted or otherwise clearly marked in the English language in a conspicuous position on the right or offside of every such vehicle in letters not less than one inch in height which shall at all times be kept clearly legible—
the registered tare weight of the vehicle in kg; and
the number of passengers the vehicle is licensed to carry.
the route number the vehicle operates on;
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 4, L.N. 161/2003.]
the route the vehicle operates on as allocated by the Transport Licensing Board;
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 4, L.N. 161/2003, L.N. 83/2004, s. 2.]
Horizontal band on matatus
With effect from 4th August 2005, every matatu shall have painted on both sides and on the rear, a broken horizontal yellow band having a width of 150 millimetres and of a consistency sufficient to enable such band to be clearly visible by day at a distance of at least 275 metres.
The portions of the horizontal band referred to in paragraph (1) which are not of the yellow colour shall be of the colour of the motor vehicle as specified in the vehicle's registration book.
The portions of the horizontal band referred to in paragraph (1) which are not of the yellow colour shall not be more than 10 centimetres in width and shall be separated by yellow portions of not less than 60 centimetres in width.
If the main body-work of a matatu is so coloured such that the yellow portions of the band required under this rule do not contrast prominently therewith so as not to be clearly visible by day at a distance of at least 275 metres, then there shall be painted parallel to, and continuous to the yellow band, a band of the same dark colour and of the width of not less than 75 millimetres on either side.
The band referred to in paragraph (4) shall be of sufficient consistency to enable the broken yellow band to be clearly visible by day at a distance of at least 275 metres.
There shall be prominently exhibited in every matatu a recent photograph of the head and shoulders of the driver who for the time being has charge of the matatu and the photograph shall be taken full face without hat, of postcard size and such photographs shall be—
of such nature and so displayed in a conspicuous place in the matatuso as to enable any person entering, seated in or alighting from the matatu to clearly see the photograph; and
approved by a police officer of, or above, the rank of Assistant Superindent and having endorsed on the reverse of the photograph the particulars of the driver's identity card, his public service vehicle licence and driver's licence, and the signature of the police officer signifying such approval.
[L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(g).]
Fire extinguishers and first aid outfits
Every motor omnibus or matatu shall carry an efficient fire extinguisher, which shall be maintained in perfect order and shall be carried in such a position as to be readily available for use at any time.
Every motor omnibus or matatu which operates outside the limits of a municipality shall carry a first-aid outfit sufficient to deal with any reasonable emergency; such outfit shall always be kept in first-class condition, and shall be available for inspection at any time by a medical officer, an inspector of vehicles or any police officer.
Every motor omnibus carrying passengers for hire or reward shall carry a conductor licensed under section 98 of the Act:
Provided that the Commissioner of Police may, if he is of the opinion that a conductor is not necessary for, the safe operation of the vehicle and the safety of the passengers, grant written exemption from the requirements of this rule in respect of any motor omnibus, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be imposed in such written exemption, which shall at all times be carried on the vehicle to which it relates.
Every motor omnibus and every matatu carrying passengers for hire or reward shall carry a conductor licensed under section 98 of the Act:
[L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(d).]
No motor omnibus while carrying passengers, shall tow a trailer or be towed by another vehicle.
No motor omnibus and every matatu, while carrying passengers, shall tow a trailer or be towed by another vehicle.
[L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(e).]
Every driver of a motor omnibus shall, after leaving a stand or garage with passengers, proceed directly to the place or places included in the route of such motor omnibus without unnecessary delay, and shall not return to the place of departure except on the scheduled return journey, save in the event of a breakdown, or when ordered by a police officer or inspector so to return.
Every driver of a motor omnibus and every matatu shall, after leaving a stand or garage with passengers, proceed directly to the place or places included in the route of such motor omnibus without unnecessary delay, and shall not return to the place of departure except on the scheduled return journey, save in the event of a breakdown, or when ordered by a police officer or inspector so to return.
[L.N. 65/2005, s. 2(f).]
No driver of any class of vehicle shall, while the vehicle is in motion, use a mobile phone or any other communication equipment not permanently fixed to the vehicle, which distracts or is likely to distract the driver from driving.
A person who contravenes any of the provisions of paragraph (1) of this rule shall be guilty of an offence.
[L.N. 119/2001.]
No petrol, kerosene or other inflammable liquid shall be carried in or on a motor omnibus or matatu except—
in the fuel tank; or
in quantities not exceeding 36 litres placed in containers which are so constructed and maintained as to prevent leakage or evaporation; and such containers shall be carried on the rear portion of the roof of the vehicle in such manner as to prevent them from moving whilst the vehicle is in motion.
No luggage, goods, merchandise or bicycles shall be carried on or in any motor omnibus or matatu except on or in one of the following places, which places shall at all times be so maintained as to provide for the security of every such item—
on the roof where guard rails have been fitted;
in a special compartment provided for luggage.
Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph (1), light hand luggage or parcels may be carried inside a motor omnibus or matatu, with the permission of the conductor or of the driver where no conductor is carried.
“authorized person” includes the owner of the omnibus or matatu concerned or any person employed by him upon or in connection with such omnibus or matatu;
“passenger” means any person who is in or on, or is about to enter, a motor omnibus or matatu.
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 6.]
Conduct of drivers and conductors
The driver and the conductor of a motor omnibus or matatu—
shall behave in a civil and orderly manner;
shall not smoke in or on the omnibus or matatu when it has passengers on board;
shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of passengers in or on, or entering or alighting from, the omnibus or the matatu;
shall not wilfully deceive or refuse to inform any passenger omnibus or matatu as to the fare for any journey;
shall not obstruct, and shall not, on request at any reasonable time, refuse or neglect to give all reasonable information and assistance to, any person having authority to examine the omnibus or matatu;
shall not operate any musical instrument in such a manner as to be a nuisance to the passengers or other road users.
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 6, L.N. 166/1990.]
Penalties under Part
The driver of a motor omnibus or matatu—
shall not when the omnibus or matatu is in motion enter into conversation with the conductor or any other person without reasonable cause;
shall, when picking up or setting down passengers, stop the omnibus or matatu as close as may be to the left or nearside of the road;
shall not allow the omnibus to remain stationary on a road longer than is reasonably necessary to pick up or set down passengers except at a terminus or at a stand or place where the omnibus is specially authorized by law to stop for a longer time than is necessary for that purpose.
shall not allow the matatu or omnibus to remain stationary on a road, except at a terminus or at a stand or place where the omnibus or matatu is specially authorized by law to stop;
shall not pick or set down passengers, in any urban area, at a place that is not authorized as a bus stop or terminal.
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 6, L.N. 173/2009, s. 4.]
Conduct of conductor
The conductor of a motor omnibus or matatu—
shall not when the omnibus or matatu is in motion, distract the driver’s attention without reasonable cause or speak to him unless it is necessary to do so in order to give directions as to the stopping of the omnibus or matatu;
shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the route, fares and destination of the omnibus are clearly and correctly displayed by every means provided for the purpose;
shall endeavour to the best of his ability to ensure the observance of the provisions of these Rules which relate to the conduct of passengers;
shall not, except for sufficient reason, cause the omnibus to remain stationary on a road longer than is reasonably necessary to pick up or set down passengers except at a terminus or at a stand or place where the omnibus is specially authorized by law ti stop for a longer time than is necessary for that purpose;
shall not be under the influence of drink or drugs;
shall not direct the driver to pick or set down passengers, in any urban area, at a place that is not authorized as a bus stop or bus terminal.
[L.N. 146/1984, s. 6, L.N. 173/2009, s. 5.]
Badges and uniform
With effect from 31st December, 2003, every driver and every conductor of a public service shall wear a special badge and uniform.
The badges will be provided by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles upon payment of a prescribed fee.
With effect from 1st February, 2004, every driver of a public service vehicle shall undergo compulsory testing after every two years to ascertain his or her competence.
Every owner of a public service vehicle shall employ one driver and one conductor who shall be security vetted.
Every conductor or driver of a public service vehicle shall only take up employment as such upon being vetted pursuant to paragraph (4) and shall be paid a permanent salary by the owner of the public service vehicle.
[L.N. 161/2003.]
The uniform referred to in paragraph (1), shall in the case of a driver be navy blue in colour and in the case of a conductor be maroon in colour.
Every owner of a public service vehicle shall employ at least one driver and one conductor who shall be security vetted.
Every conductor or driver of a public service vehicle shall only take up employment as such upon being vetted pursuant to paragraph (5) and shall be paid a permanent monthly salary by the owner of the public service vehicle.
[L.N. 161/2003, L.N. 83/2004, s. 2.]
No passenger shall—
use obscene or offensive language or conduct himself in a riotous or disorderly manner; or
enter or alight from or attempt to enter or alight from the omnibus otherwise than by the doors or openings provided for the purpose; or
when entering or attempting to enter the omnibus or matatu, wilfully and unreasonably impede any other person seeking to enter the omnibus or matatu or to alight therefrom; or
enter or remain in or on the omnibus or matatu when requested not to do so by an authorized person on the ground that the omnibus or matatu is carrying its full complement of passengers; or
travel in or on any part of the omnibus or matatu not provided for the conveyance of passengers; or
wilfully do or cause to be done with respect to any part of the omnibus or matatu or its equipment anything which is calculated to obstruct or interfere with the working of the omnibus or matatu or to cause injury or discomfort to any person; or
when the omnibus or matatu is in motion, distract the driver’s attention without reasonable cause or speak to him unless it is necessary to do so in order to make any request as to the stopping of the omnibus or matatu; or