The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolled out the Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign on Monday, 26 October 2026, with coordinated day and night road safety checks along major transport routes.

The campaign is run in partnership with law‑enforcement agencies and includes driver and passenger sensitisation at designated checkpoints.

NTSA highlighted evening and late‑night periods as the deadliest times for road fatalities, prompting a focus on night‑time inspections.

Motorists and public‑transport operators will be assessed against seven compliance areas, ranging from speed‑monitoring to breath‑alcohol screening.

First, real‑time speed monitoring equipment will detect speeding violations, with notifications sent via SMS from the sender ID “NTSA”.

Second, officers will verify that each vehicle’s speed limiter is operational and continuously transmitting data to the Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS).

Third, long‑distance public‑transport operators must present a passenger manifest, driver log, proof of licensed route, a Road Service Licence and valid inspection stickers.

Fourth, vehicles will be inspected for adherence to authorised passenger capacity and permitted load weight limits.

Fifth, drivers are required to show a valid Driving Licence and, where applicable, a PSV badge.

Sixth, all passengers must wear seatbelts throughout the journey, a measure NTSA says reduces ejection and serious injury in crashes.

Seventh, breath‑alcohol testing will be carried out to identify drink‑driving offences.

NTSA also advised night travellers to lower speed, increase following distances and stay fully focused, reminding drivers to check brakes, tyres, lights and mirrors before each trip.