The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has established a new unit targeting motorists on all major highways across the country.
In a notice, KeNHA announced the newly formed unit will play a critical role in clearing motor vehicles left on various roads by drivers.
The new unit will impound and remove the vehicles which pose risks to other road users. The drivers of the impounded vehicles will further be prosecuted.
"In an effort to enhance road safety, the Authority has established a unit which shall assist in clearing obstructions on the national road network including removing motor vehicles which have a potential of compromising the safety of road users," KeNHA.
Read More
"Parking /obstruction by motor vehicles is prohibited under Section 53 of the Traffic Act, Cap. 403 and hence such vehicles shall be subject to prosecution when impounded," the authority insisted.
Besides removing stalled vehicles, KeNHA also vowed to put proper signs showing available parking areas along busy highways.
"The Authority will endeavor to install signs where safe parking on the highways is available," KeNHA added.
To help the newly formed unit deliver its mandate, KeNHA advised other road users to report such motorists by calling: 0800-211-244, which is operational on a 24-hour basis.
The new unit is expected to reduce the number of road accidents caused by stalled vehicles on major highways countrywide.
