Unauthorized Kenyans have been cautioned against equipping their cars with sirens, light bars, or strobe lights and employing lead or chase cars. 

According to Deputy Inspector General Douglas Kirocho, as the use of the lights has grown in popularity across the country, increased traffic violations have led to the ban.

According to Kirocho, the order of precedence Act of 2014 (5) governs the use of the privileges above by the President, Deputy President, speakers, and Chief Justice only.


Any individual who violates the clause is further stated in subsection (2) to 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." 

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The deputy IG continued by saying police, fire engines, and ambulances are permitted to use the lights under Traffic Act Cap 403 section 34. 

He further stated that, aside from the law, no driver will be permitted to overlap or use the incorrect side of any roads or highways. 

 For this reason, all police officers have been instructed to file a lawsuit against anyone who disobeys the laws above.