Motorists charged with minor traffic offences will now be allowed to settle fines out of court under a new enforcement framework announced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
In a statement issued on Thursday, May 28, NTSA said the government will begin implementing the system from June 1, 2026, under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403).
“The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) wishes to notify members of the public that the Government will operationalize a modernized enforcement framework for minor traffic offences under Sections 117 and 117A of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403), effective 1st June, 2026,” the statement read.
The Authority said the framework was developed in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, and other relevant enforcement agencies after a review of the earlier rollout plan.
According to NTSA, the primary objectives of the framework are to enhance road safety for all user, increase compliance with traffic laws, reduce congestion in traffic courts and promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in traffic enforcement.
Under the new framework, motorists who commit certain minor traffic offences will no longer need to appear in court immediately, instead, drivers may receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence after evidence is collected either through routine police enforcement or electronically via traffic cameras and digital monitoring systems.
“Once sufficient evidence is gathered, the notification will be issued to the driver or the registered vehicle owner,” NTSA stated.
The Authority added that the notifications may be delivered through personal service by police officers, affixing notices to vehicles, or electronically through SMS, email, or approved digital traffic enforcement platforms.
“These notifications may be served in several ways, including personal delivery by police officers, affixing the notice to the vehicle, or electronically via SMS, email, or approved digital traffic enforcement platforms. Motorists are therefore strongly encouraged to ensure their contact details in the NTSA registration system are accurate and up to date,” the agency stated.
NTSA also said drivers may either pay the fine or challenge the offence in court, while failure to respond could attract tougher penalties.
