Traffic officers to take driving classes afresh
Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia at the launch of performance-based contract guidelines at the Crowne Plaza Nairobi hotel on May 25, 2016. The CS said traffic officers will be retrained on a new driving school curriculum that is set to be used from September. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
Transport CS said the new curriculum, launched by the National Transport and Safety Authority on Wednesday, is set to be used from September.
And even though the curriculum does not put an age limit on drivers, those above 60 will have to submit a medical report to the agency every year to ascertain their health.
In the curriculum, all drivers will be required to go back to driving schools for a full course after every 10 years.
Traffic police officers will have to undergo refresher courses so as to conform to a new curriculum for training drivers.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said the new curriculum, launched by the National Transport and Safety Authority on Wednesday, is set to be used from September.
All instructors and examiners are also required to take a refresher course under the new curriculum.
REDUCE ACCIDENTS
“We are taking the issue of road safety very seriously because of the high number of accidents,” the CS said adding that the curriculum is designed to address the different needs of drivers depending on the vehicles they use.
And even though the curriculum does not put an age limit on drivers, those above 60 will have to submit a medical report to the agency every year to ascertain their health.
In the curriculum, all drivers will be required to go back to driving schools for a full course after every 10 years.
The agency’s director-general, Mr Francis Meja, the modules provide requirements for commercial and heavy machinery drivers.
