He was right in the sense that you are not supposed to carry GOODS in a private car - it has to be COMMERCIAL - not even PSV. But to charge you with obstruction - that is crap. BTW Obstruction carries an even heavier fine than speeding or jumping lights - and is treated more seriously not just because it interferes with flow of traffic but can actually cause accidents esp on a highway. Also if your kids are less than 12,they should not be in the front seat - its more of a safety rule than a traffic law.

The problem with equality is that we desire that it be with those that have more than us rather that those that have less

i thought they are supposed to write for you your mistakes at the site? What is described as 'goods'?

Some deals are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together.

@ Djinn,that's news to me. What is described as goods? If I go to Nakumatt buy a mattress and tie it on the roof os my sedan in a way that does not obstruct my front,rear and side view of the road,and that the mattress does not protrude beyong the dimensions of my car,is it a traffic offence?

Reminds me of when some road block cops stopped me at Kikuyu. First thing to ask for was the driving licence. Was OK. Next he checked into my car and then asked me why my rear windows and rear shield were tinted. I told him that was allowed. Next he made me open my boot and sensing his mischief,I switched off the engine and unlocked my trunk using the keys. The cop checks all my stuff,almost stopping to ask for the laptop receipt. Then the guy went ahead to ask me if I had a spare tyre- I showed him two in the compartment beneath,then he went on to ask for lifesaver,which I had. Seemingly beaten,he moved on to the nearside to check my insurance sticker -OK and then asked me if my handbrake was functional. At this point,I was infuriated. I took out a notebook and asked him for his Name,rank and station where he was attached and noticed that the guy was shaken. But I think what made him unsure was my parking sticker. Instead of the guy giving the details I asked for,which I have a right to know,the guy waved and wished me a safe drive.

Surely,these are the kind of cops we have on our roads and highways,always staking out for a bribe and I bet that's what Murenj was expected to give or be led into the wooden shack of a police station.

But while at it,Murenj,the title of your post is a bit frightening. I know of a few good traffic policemen out here. Just insist on never giving a bribe and if 1000 motorists do it (it's a painful exercise that begins with you saying 'Not Guilty' in court) everyday,the guys will style up or perhaps only concentrate on matatus,>95% of which are unroadworthy



Everyday!

@Djinn; so why do private cars have a boot? And a foldable rear seat to extend the boot?

Wacha hiyo mchezo!!!!

Please quote the relevant section of the Traffic Act!

Behind the gardens...Behind the wall...Under the tree (Including: Red...Dark Blue...Yellow)

I feel U Murenj....for me trafic police are the main cause of traffic Jams and are there to just harass the motorists!

A short while ago I was booked for having a cracked winscreen( running the bottom left side and no where near inhibiting my view. The next day at the court I was shocked at the number of traffic offenders. I was even more shocked by everybodys advise that it is better to just itikia mashtaka and be fined! Kumbe gova makes quite a bit at the courts.


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