List: What NTSA is looking at in crackdown
Changamwe OCPD Peter Omanwa inspects a matatu in Mombasa on November 12, 2018. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a checklist on what they are looking for during the ongoing crackdown on errand operators.
VEHICLES
- Inspection certificate
- Speed governor
- Suspension
- Steering
- Continuous yellow line
- Availability of safety belts
- Body work condition
- Tinted or reflective material
- Blinking lights, bull bars, extended rims/running board
- Loud music systems
- Blaring horns
- Modified exhaust pipes
- Insurance and condition of tyres
DRIVERS AND RIDERS
- Driving licence
- Uniform/helmet
- PSV badge
- PSV photo
- Whether vehicle overloaded
- Whether driver under the influence of alcohol
- Failure to obey traffic signs
CONDUCTORS
- Uniform
- PSV badge
- Whether vehicle is carrying excess passenger
- Whether conductor is under influence of alcohol
- Whether conductor is riding in a dangerous position
- Touting.
PASSENGERS
- Whether passengers have fastened safety belts
- Whether riders have helmets
- Whether riders/passengers have reflective jackets.
