Unauthorised Kenyans have been told not to use lead or chase cars or add strobe lights, light bars, or sirens on their vehicles.

Deputy Inspector General Douglas Kirocho stated that the prohibition was driven by an increase in traffic violations as the use of traffic signals became more common across the country.

Kirocho stated that only the President, Deputy President, speakers, and Chief Justice are eligible to the aforementioned advantages, as outlined in the order of precedence Act 2014 (5).

Subsection (2) adds that any person who violates the provision shall be “liable on conviction to a fine of not less than Ksh.1 million and not more than Ksh.2 million, or to imprisonment for a term not less than 12 months or both.”

According to the deputy IG, section 34 of the Traffic Act Cap 403 permits police, fire engines, and ambulances to utilize the lights.

He also stated that no driver will be permitted to overlap or utilize the wrong side of any road or highway except as stipulated by law.

All police officers have been ordered to take legal action against anyone who violates the aforementioned laws.