The High Court has issued orders temporarily barring the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), from enforcing the newly introduced automated instant traffic fines.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye of the High Court, issued the orders on Thursday morning, suspending the rollout of the system, pending the hearing of a petition filed by Sharia Mtaani through its lawyer Shadrack Wambui, challenging the directive.

Justice Mwamuye ordered NTSA and the Office of the Attorney General or any person working under their authority, to restrain from issuing, generating, demanding or enforcing automated traffic penalties produced through algorithmic or other automated decision-making systems, until the case is fully heard.

“A conservatory order is hereby issued restraining the Respondents and the Interested Party, their officers, agents, or anyone acting on their behalf, from issuing, demanding, or enforcing instant or automated traffic fines generated through algorithm-based systems, including the Instant Fines Traffic Management System,” Justice Mwamuye directed.

Mwamuye also designated KCB Bank as the interested party in the proceedings effective immediately, amid concerns over the selection of a single bank to receive the fines.

The Court further ordered the petitioner (Sharia Mtaani) to immediately serve the respondents among them State Law Office and the NTSA and the interested party with the petition and court orders and file an Affidavit of Service by close of business on Friday, March 13.

Justice Mwamuye instructed that the matter be mentioned on April 9, 2026, to confirm compliance and to take directions on the expedited hearing and determination of the petition.