Traffic and accident management involves:
Traffic Law Enforcement
The police enforce laws and regulations to maintain order on the roads. This includes:
- Controlling speeding
- Enforcing seatbelt and helmet laws
- Arresting drunk drivers
- Enforcing vehicle roadworthiness standards
- Managing overloaded vehicles
- Checking valid licenses and insurance
Traffic Control and Regulation
Police Officers work is to regulate traffic flow, especially in:
- Busy urban areas
- Intersections and highways
- School zones
- Markets and pedestrian-heavy areas
- During peak hours or special events
Accident Response and Scene Management
- Securing the scene to prevent further accidents
- Assisting victims and calling medical rescue services
- Collecting evidence and documenting the scene
- Sketching and photographing the accident site
- Managing traffic around the scene
- Establishing the cause of the accident
Accident Investigation
The Kenya Police Service investigates road accidents to determine:
- How and why they occurred
- Whether traffic laws were violated
- Whether criminal or civil liability applies
Road Safety Awareness and Sensitization
This is done by spreading awareness to the public on how to stay safe on the roads, It is achieved by educating them on:
- Observing Traffic rules- (speed limits,seatbelts, helmets)
- Dangers of drunk driving or Fatigue
- How to handle emergencies (breakdown, accidents)
- Importance of vehicle maintainance
- Being mindful as drivers, pedestrians and general road users.