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Notices cover mandatory motor vehicle inspections, licensing and safety standards for school transport, legal limits and testing procedures for drink driving, and operational and compliance requirements for commercial vehicles, including safety equipment, driver duties, audits, and enforcement penalties. 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CXXVII—No . 129 | NAIROBI, 18th June, 2025 | Price Sh . 60 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n\nGAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7856  \nTHE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ACT  \n(Cap. 2A)  \nREGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENTS  \nPURSUANT to section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport notifies the public that Regulatory Impact Statements for the following Rules and Regulations have been prepared—  \n(a) The proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025, have been made pursuant to section 119 (g) of the Traffic Act. The main objective of the proposed Rules is to provide structured legal framework for the inspection of motor vehicles aimed at promoting roadworthiness, reducing emissions and enhancing the overall safety of road transport.  \nSpecifically, the Rules seek to—  \n(i) introduce mandatory inspection for motor vehicles over four years old and all commercial, school and public service vehicles;  \n(ii) provide for pre-registration, post-accident and change-ofparticulars inspections;  \n(iii) classify and regulate salvage vehicles including their inspection and re-registration procedures;  \n(iv) establish the standards and processes for issuing inspection stickers;  \n(v) provide for licensing and regulation of private vehicle testing centres and inspectors; and  \n(vi) introduce penalties and enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance with inspection requirements .  \n(b) The proposed Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2025, have been made pursuant to sections 105B (3) and 119 (p) of the Traffic Act. The objective of the proposed Rules is to provide a comprehensive framework for the safe, professional and regulated transportation of school-going children in Kenya.  \nSpecifically, the Rules seek to—  \n(i) establish a licensing framework for school transport providers and vehicles;  \n(ii) prescribe minimum safety standards and vehicle requirements including seat belts, fire extinguishers and telematics systems;  \n(iii) define qualification standards for school drivers and attendants;  \n(iv) regulate the conduct and responsibilities of drivers, attendants and crossing guards;  \n(v) outline operational protocols including designated hours of operations and boarding procedures;  \n(vi) prohibit the use of school transport vehicles for unauthorized private purposes without a temporary licence;  \n(vii) prescribe standards for signage, colour coding and marking of school vehicles; and  \n(viii) introduce offences and penalties for non-compliance alongside an appeal mechanism .  \n(c) The proposed Traffic (Drink Driving) Rules, 2025, have been made pursuant to section 109 (1) (na) of the Traffic Act. The objective of the proposed Rules is to strengthen the legal and enforcement framework for preventing and penalizing driving under the influence of alcohol.  \nSpecifically, the Rules seek to—  \n(i) prescribe legal alcohol limits for drivers;  \n(ii) prohibit operation of motor vehicles while intoxicated beyond the prescribed limits;  \n(iii) provide for alcohol testing using approved breathalysers, blood and urine samples;  \n(iv) outline the procedure for conducting tests and handling specimens;  \n(v) define the consequences of refusing to provide specimens when requested by law enforcement;  \n(vi) establish rules for the admissibility of test results in court; and  \n(vii) provide a graduated penalty regime for repeat offenders including suspension and revocation of driving licences .  \n(d) The proposed National Transport and Safety (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2025, have been made  \n[3237  \npursuant to section 54 of the National Transport and Safety Authority Act. the main objective of the Regulations is to enhance the regulation, licensing and operational standards of commercial service vehicles in Kenya to promote accountability, safety and professionalism in road tran","cbCaiaa8YfTzrO8w","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaa8YfTzrO8w","pdf",135190,"English","# Gazette Notice\n## Regulatory Impact Statements\n### (a) Proposed Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2025\n### (b) Proposed Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2025\n### (c) Proposed Traffic (Drink Driving) Rules, 2025\n### (d) Proposed National Transport and Safety (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2025\n## Submission of Memoranda and Contact Details","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Regulatory Impact Statements in this Gazette notice?\",\"answer\":\"They present prepared Regulatory Impact Statements for specific proposed Rules and Regulations and explain their objectives and provisions for public awareness and consultation.\"},{\"question\":\"Which areas are covered by the proposed Traffic Rules and Regulations?\",\"answer\":\"They cover motor vehicle inspections, school transport safety and licensing, drink driving prevention including alcohol testing, and operational standards for commercial vehicles.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the notice ask the public to respond?\",\"answer\":\"It requests written memoranda addressed to the named Ministry contacts within fourteen days from the publication date, and it points readers to available online and hard-copy resources.\"}]","Kenya Gazette - Vol CXXVII - No 129 - Special Issue - Regulatory Impact Statements | PDF"]