NTSA cracks down on dealers holding unregistered vehicles
National
By
David Njaaga
| Dec 07, 2024
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed motor vehicle dealers to complete pending registration applications for vehicles by Monday, December 16.
The directive follows a multi-agency revalidation exercise led by NTSA, involving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), the Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) and security agencies.
In a notice dated Friday, December 11, NTSA said the exercise aimed to ensure compliance with the law and eliminate non-compliant dealers operating illegally.
The authority noted that several dealers are holding unregistered vehicles on their premises, which contravenes the Traffic Act, Cap 403.
“Law enforcement agencies are advised to impound vehicles operating without registration plates and those using Kenya Dealer Plates (KD) illegally,” said NTSA.
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NTSA urged dealers to complete their registration applications through the NTSA website, where details of KD plates can be verified.
It also advised the public to reach out to the authority for support.
The move is likely to disrupt the vehicle import sector as the government targets millions of shillings through registration fees.