21 drivers arrested on Kakamega-Mumias Road over drunk driving, expired licences

21 drivers arrested on Kakamega-Mumias Road over drunk driving, expired licences - 21 drivers arrested following a joint interagency night compliance check along the Kakamega-Mumias Road. (NTSA)

The authority said some drivers were found operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, while others did not have valid driving licences or had expired Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badges.

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UPDATE: 21 drivers arrested following a joint interagency night compliance check along the Kakamega-Mumias Road.

Safety concerns observed:⚠️Driving under the influence of alcohol❌Driving without a valid DL⚠️Driving with an expired PSV badgeThe authority revealed that eight of the 12 drivers were found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol after failing breathalyser tests."Worryingly, eight of those apprehended were driving under the influence of alcohol, while one driver refused to provide a breath specimen for analysis. Officers recorded Breath Alcohol Content (BrAC) readings as high as 1.483 mg/l, 1.295 mg/l, 1.189 mg/l, 1.149 mg/l, and 0.780 mg/l — all significantly higher than the legal limit of 0.35 mg/l," NTSA said.The authority warned that driving under the influence of alcohol puts motorists at risk and exposes other road users to danger on highways.It further noted that all suspects found culpable of drink-driving would face charges in accordance with the provisions of the Traffic Act."Drink-driving endangers everyone on the road. At these extreme levels of intoxication, judgment is severely impaired, and the risk of a fatal crash increases significantly," the Authority said.As part of the festive season safety campaign, NTSA also outlined a compliance checklist that drivers must meet during road inspections.The checks will cover speed violations, the proper functioning of speed limiters and whether transport operators have the required documents to offer long-distance travel services.The authority will also examine whether motorists observe vehicle capacity limits, hold valid driving licences and ensure their passengers wear seat belts.NTSA urged motorists to comply with road safety requirements, noting that the enforcement campaign is aimed at addressing violations that put lives at risk.