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nakujua
#51 Posted : Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:02:40 PM
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all the best to the individuals who want or have already gone aganist cops in issues traffic related - in most places in the world traffic offences are just fined and life goes on- no need for lawyers or trials.

just my word of advice to those who have not been to the traffic court, just be humble and plead guilty, you will get the minimum fine and if you can't raise the cash plead with the judge to give you community service.

you will try to save 10k, be placed in remand and have your "back" destroyed - just be careful out there.
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jaggernaut
#52 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 1:56:16 PM
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TiggerTiggy wrote:
more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ing#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf
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maka
#53 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 2:18:47 PM
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jaggernaut wrote:
[quote=TiggerTiggy]more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ng#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf[/quote]

True...the only thing a private car needs to have are the 2 triangles...
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bird_man
#54 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 3:02:12 PM
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maka wrote:
jaggernaut wrote:
[quote=TiggerTiggy]more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ng#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf[/quote]

True...the only thing a private car needs to have are the 2 triangles...


Might be true but it would be a shame for your 1.something million car to burn because you didn't want to buy an extinguisher.Towing rope is also for your own good.Buy once & forget.Total cost of both=Beer zako leo or less.
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urstill1
#55 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 3:33:49 PM
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bird_man wrote:
maka wrote:
jaggernaut wrote:
[quote=TiggerTiggy]more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ng#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf[/quote]

True...the only thing a private car needs to have are the 2 triangles...


Might be true but it would be a shame for your 1.something million car to burn because you didn't want to buy an extinguisher.Towing rope is also for your own good.Buy once & forget.Total cost of both=Beer zako leo or less.


Really? What size of fire extinguisher do I need to put out fire from a burning car? How many cars burn daily? I still not see the logic behind fire extinguisher!! Polisi wameshindwa kazi
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washiku
#56 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 3:54:34 PM
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urstill1 wrote:
bird_man wrote:
maka wrote:
jaggernaut wrote:
[quote=TiggerTiggy]more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ng#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf[/quote]

True...the only thing a private car needs to have are the 2 triangles...


Might be true but it would be a shame for your 1.something million car to burn because you didn't want to buy an extinguisher.Towing rope is also for your own good.Buy once & forget.Total cost of both=Beer zako leo or less.


Really? What size of fire extinguisher do I need to put out fire from a burning car? How many cars burn daily? I still not see the logic behind fire extinguisher!! Polisi wameshindwa kazi


By the way the cops in Tanzania are very passionate on one having those fire extinguishers. Personally I have those things in the car but I hope I will never use them.
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Impunity
#57 Posted : Tuesday, December 24, 2013 5:22:31 PM
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maka wrote:
jaggernaut wrote:
[quote=TiggerTiggy]more than 10M in fines collected so far.
BTW you should have 2 triangles, fire extinguisher and approved first aid box, so says some cop i asked yesterday. there seems to be confusion regarding extinguisher and first aid box in personal cars.


C&P

It is wrong for any police officer to ask a private vehicle owner for a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a towing rope. Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru says only PSV's are required by law to have the items. He says you should report any officer who asks for the items to the number 020 260 381 4. - See more at: http://www.the-star.co.k...ng#sthash.GRXkUot4.dpuf[/quote]

True...the only thing a private car needs to have are the 2 triangles...


And on that very note I am selling my quality FireExt and First Aid box.
Portfolio: Sold
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Drobos fly
#58 Posted : Thursday, December 26, 2013 12:37:01 AM
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And the way I have been driving around without any of those even the triangles ... wacha I drop into Nakumatt sap!

Anyone who already has them all, just keep them you never know when you direly need them, even if the cop don't mind your welfare, they'd still be useful at some point you just never know.

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Wazuans, here is a link from KTA summarising the new traffic penalties RINK


When are they abolishing 1yr license renewal? coz I just renewed mine a month ago
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xyzee
#59 Posted : Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:20:08 AM
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what sort of proof is required for careless/reckless driving, obstruction, talking on the phone ........ etc?

And how do you prove in court that the cop is lying?

I've been a victim, I just pleaded guilty in court to avoid wasting time.
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Rankaz13
#60 Posted : Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:12:22 AM
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My attention is drawn to this provision:

All vehicles more than four years old from the recorded date of manufacture shall be subjected to inspection by the Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit (section 16(2)).

What are the implications? My friend's driver was recently accosted by cops over the same, the vehicle in question being a private car.
Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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