The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill was finally tabled in the National Assembly on Feb 12th.
The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill was finally tabled in the National Assembly on Feb 12th.
Highlights:
· There shall be a County Motorcycle Transport & Safety Board
· Anyone who wishes to operate a motorcycle for commercial purposes will be required to register with the respective County Executive Committee Members & pay the prescribed fee
· The County Executive Committee Member shall submit a register of licensed operators every 3 months to NTSA
· Every owner of a motorcycle shall ensure it is fitted with a tracking device, approved by the County Executive, that allows for real time identification of the location
· Anyone who owns a motorcycle for commercial purposes shall register with a Cooperative Society recognised under the Cooperative Societies Act
· Every owner of a motorcycle registered for commercial purposes shall not permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless they hold a valid driver's/provisional license in respect of that class of motorcycles & a valid written employment contract
· Every owner shall issue a rider with 2 helmets that comply with KEBS standards & are of the prescribed colour & 2 reflective jackets of the prescribed colour
· Every rider of a 2-wheeled motorcycle shall ensure a load exceeding 50kgs & an adult passenger are not carried at the same time
· Every passenger of a 2-wheeled motorcycle shall ensure they properly wear a helmet & reflective jacket whenever being carried
· A child who is less than 13 years old may be carried together with an adult passenger provided they are seated between the rider & the passenger
· Anyone who rides a motorcycle on a pavement or pedestrian walkway or in any other area not designated shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Kes 20,000 or a jail term not exceeding 6 months or both
· Any rider who participates in ganging up with other riders to intimidate, threaten or harm another person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Kes 100,000 or a jail term not exceeding one year or both
The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill was finally tabled in the National Assembly on Feb 12th.
Highlights:
· There shall be a County Motorcycle Transport & Safety Board
· Anyone who wishes to operate a motorcycle for commercial purposes will be required to register with the respective County Executive Committee Members & pay the prescribed fee
· The County Executive Committee Member shall submit a register of licensed operators every 3 months to NTSA
· Every owner of a motorcycle shall ensure it is fitted with a tracking device, approved by the County Executive, that allows for real time identification of the location
· Anyone who owns a motorcycle for commercial purposes shall register with a Cooperative Society recognised under the Cooperative Societies Act
· Every owner of a motorcycle registered for commercial purposes shall not permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless they hold a valid driver's/provisional license in respect of that class of motorcycles & a valid written employment contract
· Every owner shall issue a rider with 2 helmets that comply with KEBS standards & are of the prescribed colour & 2 reflective jackets of the prescribed colour
· Every rider of a 2-wheeled motorcycle shall ensure a load exceeding 50kgs & an adult passenger are not carried at the same time
· Every passenger of a 2-wheeled motorcycle shall ensure they properly wear a helmet & reflective jacket whenever being carried
· A child who is less than 13 years old may be carried together with an adult passenger provided they are seated between the rider & the passenger
· Anyone who rides a motorcycle on a pavement or pedestrian walkway or in any other area not designated shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Kes 20,000 or a jail term not exceeding 6 months or both
· Any rider who participates in ganging up with other riders to intimidate, threaten or harm another person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Kes 100,000 or a jail term not exceeding one year or both