It now hits day 4 since the Matatu crackdown in regard to the reinstating of the Michuki rules. Kenyans are still raising concern over the gaps they note with some complaining of being mistreated or police taking advantage of the rules by charging them more than what is required.
Despite the strict rules, some passengers have said that daring drivers still out there driving vehicles without complying to the rules.
The Kenya Police Service has today set a fresh list of the guidelines to serve as a reminder to Kenyans and all the involved.
Have a look at the list.
(1) No motor vehicle shall be used or driven on a road unless it is fitted with seat belts in the following manner:
Manner of Fitting: (1) A seat belt per seating position in a motor vehicle, and if seating accommodation is provided for more than two persons abreast, whether by a continuous seat known as a “bench seat” or by separate seats, the seat belts…:
…for the persons other than those seated next to the body of the vehicle may consist only of a lap strap position of seat belt. (2) The owner of any motor vehicle used or driven on a road contrary to paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine …
…of one thousand shillings for every seat that is not fitted or, if fitted, is not of the proper standard or specification.
(3) No person shall be in a motor vehicle which is in motion on a road and occupy a seat in that vehicle in respect of which a seat belt is fitted in accordance with this rule without wearing the seat belt.
(4) A person who does not wear a seat belt as required under paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings.
(5) It shall be the responsibility of the conductor of a public service vehicle, and where there is no conductor, the driver of that vehicle, to keep the seat belt in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition.
6) Any driver or conductor who contravenes paragraph (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings.
So far do you think that the Michuki Rules are workable and sustainable ?
6) Any driver or conductor who contravenes paragraph (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of five hundred shillings. pic.twitter.com/LbS5nZFQoz
— Kenya Police Service (@PoliceKE) November 15, 2018