In a press statement issued on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the National Transport and Safety Authority said it had, alongside the National Police Service, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary and other enforcement agencies, reviewed minor traffic offences and developed internal procedures to guide implementation.
NTSA said the framework will be implemented under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403), after the withdrawal of an earlier notice on the rollout of the Minor Traffic Offences System.
According to the authority, the key objectives include enhancing road safety, increasing compliance with traffic laws, reducing congestion in traffic courts, and promoting transparency, accountability and efficiency in enforcement.
Under the new approach, NTSA said motorists who commit certain minor traffic offences will no longer need to appear in court immediately. Instead, they may receive a notification issued to the driver or registered vehicle owner once sufficient evidence is gathered.
Offences may be detected through routine enforcement by police officers or electronically through traffic cameras and other digital monitoring systems, NTSA said.
The authority said the notifications may be served through personal delivery by police officers, affixed to a vehicle, or sent electronically via SMS, email or approved digital platforms, urging motorists to ensure their contact details in the NTSA registration system are accurate and up to date.
NTSA said upon receiving a notice, motorists will have two options: admit liability and pay the prescribed fine within the stipulated period, or dispute the allegation in court.
It said if a motorist opts to pay, the matter may be settled without a court appearance, although courts retain the power to reduce or refund penalties based on mitigating circumstances and to administer demerit points where appropriate.
The authority warned that failure to respond, pay fines or appear in court when required may attract harsher penalties imposed by courts, adding that motorists have the right to access evidence supporting the alleged offence, including photographs or video recordings.
