--- title: "Staged Accidents and Roadside Distress Scams on Kenyan Highways | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/staged-road-incident-scams-highway-kenya description: "Police warn against stopping for strangers: how staged roadside incidents work and how to respond safely. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/staged-road-incident-scams-highway-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Most safety plans fail on the night they are needed, because nobody practised them. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Do not stop for strangers on highways. - Stones thrown at the car: keep moving if safe. - Call the police instead. Quick answer The DCI has advised drivers not to stop for unknown people along highways and to contact the police instead in an emergency. Criminals sometimes stage distress or throw stones hoping you will stop. Keep doors locked, drive on to a busy or lit place if safe, and call for help. [Photo: Alan J. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Do not stop for strangers on highways. - Stones thrown at the car: keep moving if safe. - Call the police instead. - Avoid stopping in isolated places. ## What to look for before you buy - Keep doors locked and windows up on highways - Do not stop for a person flagging you in an isolated area - Drive to a busy petrol station or police post before stopping - Call the police or highway patrol and describe the location - Avoid unnecessary stops after dark ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [Citizen Digital: police crime hotspots and tips](https://citizen.digital/article/police-release-list-of-crime-hotspots-in-nairobi-as-they-offer-tips-on-how-not-to-get-mugged-n309404); [Capital FM: DCI warning to drivers](https://capitalfm.africa/dci-warning-transit-drivers-botched-carjacking-mtito-andei/). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? 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