The Road Safety Department is requesting the government to implement compulsory rear passenger seat belt usage in passenger vehicles, in efforts to to reduce the risk of them being injured in accidents. The rule is expected to go into effect early next year.
RSD director-general Datuk Suret Singh says such an enforcement could prevent 350 deaths per year, which is the police statistic number for the number of unbelted backseat passenger accident deaths.
The idea is that old cars without rear seatbelts would be given a grace period to fit them, while newer cars that come with rear seatbelts from the factory would have the rule put into effect immediately.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments strongly support making rear seatbelt use compulsory, emphasizing it as a vital safety measure that can save lives during accidents. Many share personal experiences and highlight the importance of laws in promoting safety habits, even noting the current lax enforcement and the need for consistent implementation. There is concern about the practicality of retrofitting older cars and the challenge of enforcing the law among large families or low-income groups. Several comments criticize past enforcement failures, police non-compliance, and suggest that education should precede penalties. Overall, the sentiment is that this regulation is a crucial step toward improving road safety, but effective enforcement and awareness campaigns are necessary for its success.