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Boda Boda Road Rules in Kenya
With over 1.5 million registered motorcycles in Kenya, boda boda safety affects every road user. Both riders and drivers of other vehicles need to understand the rules.
The law requires helmets for riders and passengers, limits passengers to one, and mandates headlights at all times.
Key Rules
- 1Helmet required for rider AND passenger
- 2Maximum 1 passenger
- 3Headlights on at all times, even during the day
- 4Reflective vest required
- 5No children under 12 as passengers
- 6Give bodas at least 1.5 metres when overtaking
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Based on the Kenya Highway Code. Always follow road signs and your instructor.