The Unit is established to support the following functions of the Kenya Police Service in accordance with Section 24 of the National Police Service Act, 2011.
I.    Ensuring of free flow of traffic
II.    Prevention of Road Accidents
III.    Investigation of Accidents
IV.     Enforcement of all Laws, Rules and Regulations with which the department is charged.
V.    Initiate road safety sensitization to the members of the public.