With the transition of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and 2 across Malaysia and relaxation on outdoor sporting activities like cycling, police are concerned over cyclists failing to follow road rules and practice safe cycling. In a post on its official Facebook page, traffic police (JSPT) acknowledges cycling is a healthy activity.
However, the posting goes on to say the behaviour of some cyclists in failing to obey the law and basic road discipline has inconvenienced other road users. Showing two examples in an infographic, police highlighted instances where two cyclists were captured on video drafting behind a vehicle and another duo riding abreast on a narrow road with double white lines.
Other tips police would like to see cyclists practise, especially when riding in groups, is safe distancing between riders, single file when on narrow or busy roads to avoid inconveniencing other road users, using cycle lanes where provided, or if not available, riding on the road shoulder, and, wearing a properly sized and fitted cycling helmet to minimise injury in an accident.
JSPT advises all cyclists to follow road rules and practice road discipline when on the road, for the good of all. Remember, whether you’re driving, riding or cycling, always be safe, defensive and courteous on the road.
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arrest them
It is not against the law merely a caution by pdrm not to attempt such dangerous behaviour
Arrest them if they cycle at major highways.
yeah has that worked?
Actually, most of the road-shoulders of Highway (wider) are safer than road shoulder of Trunk roads (too narrow). I still dont get it, the policies of not allowing cyclists on highway under used road shoulder (average cycle at speed 20-35km/h) I think chances of accident happened to cyclist lower on highway road shoulder compare to cycle on tama, state or trunk roads.
Of course there be motorcyclists (rarely used shoulder too) stalled lorries/cars but most bike are not fast.
The Gov should look how cycling infrastructure being implemented in SG, Korea, Japan & Taiwan (no need to go far to EU or US). And not implement half bake routes & lines in KL city center with no proper maintenance & enforcement etc
we have menteri who loves cycling and it will always spur the interest of future cyclists.