Am sorry but I have to go back to my earlier question ; A cop friend is telling me that the fire extinguisher and first aid box only applies to psv vehicles i.e. matatus & taxis. Problem is, he knows zilch about the section of the traffic act with the details.

I seriously need to make a decision on whether to buy these things.

Section 56 of the traffic act is clear.. not mandatory for Private vehicles

Who approves the first aid box?
What size of firex do you require?

It seems police had an early christmas but thank God two kenyans have brought it out in today's watchman. I also think its againist the wazuan spirit to misinform members. Someone told us here that it is mandatory to have fire extinguishers and first aid boxes in private cars. Kumbe under the traffic act even the reflector triangles are not mandatory. You are only obliged to display them when the vehicle stalls on the road.

Lets educate each other.

part of being educated involves improving your street knowledge, some quote from experience others from the written down laws.
but you do realize that what is written down on paper and what happens on the streets can be different.

anyway, all the best convincing a cop that you only need the triangles in-case you need to display them.

@Nakujua... its high time u change careers.. wacha kuendesha mats na ukue train driver huko hakuna shida mob...

...The Act empowers the Minister to issue regulations. See the schedule,the act is not stand alone,just be on the safe side and avoid unnecessary stress,buy all those thngz btw at timez they would be for your own good...

Seriously, Wazua Driver, why would someone not want to buy and carry the above? It is for your safety, the safety of others on the road and for emergencies! Even DL hamtaki kubeba. Why?

ditto.On Saturday while heading to Nakumatt Nyali,next to Wild waters there was this Nissan B14 that had caught fire and the lady was crying as she watched it burn.By the time I was leaving Mombasa today the shell was still by the roadside.