The National Police Service (NPS) has intensified road safety awareness campaigns and traffic enforcement operations in Kitui, Makueni and Mombasa counties in a bid to promote responsible road use.
The campaigns, conducted in collaboration with road safety stakeholders, targeted boda boda operators, motorists, truck drivers and members of the public in Mwingi and Makindu towns.
Traffic officers and partner agencies sensitised road users on defensive driving, compliance with traffic regulations and the importance of wearing protective gear.
The awareness exercises also highlighted the dangers of speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, distracted driving and overloading motorcycles.
In a separate enforcement operation along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, a multi-agency team took action against 20 motorists and riders over various traffic violations.
The violations included driving under the influence of alcohol, operating defective vehicles, lacking valid insurance and licences, and breaching Public Service Vehicle (PSV) regulations.
The National Police Service urged all road users to observe traffic rules, exercise caution and prioritise safety to reduce road accidents.
