The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the speed limit on federal and state roads nationwide will be temporarily reduced by 10 km/h from January 18-27, 2023 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations.
This was revealed by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi at today’s launch of ‘Ops Bersepadu & Kempen Keselamatan Jalan Raya Peringkat Kebangsaan’, which also involved the transport ministry.
According to Nanta, the speed limit on federal roads will be 80 km/h during the period, while it is 70 km/h on state roads. “There will also be temporary changes to the current speed limit signs to reflect this reduction,” he said in a report by The Star.
Nanta also said the ministry had carried out repairs at 53 accident hotspots along federal years throughout 2022, with a total cost of RM17.2 million. “Streetlights have also been installed at 40 accident hotspots on federal roads last year, with (more to be installed) this year,” he added.
Meanwhile, 2,000 road transport department (JPJ) personnel would be on duty during the Chinese New Year period, said transport minister Anthony Loke. “Among the initiatives taken (by JPJ) are discreetly riding express buses to ensure the operators abide by the law. It is a preventive measure (rather than) issuing compounds and to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy. We want to educate, advocate and prevent mishaps,” he said.
JPJ personnel will also monitor roads through Enforcement Based Stations (EBS) at 14 locations along highways as well as ‘Ops Khas Motosikal’. Loke added that the department had also inspected buses at 77 depots and 28 terminals from January 14-17 to ensure the vehicles were in optimal condition. The transport ministry and JPJ have also announced a temporary road ban for goods-carrying vehicles from January 20-21 and from January 24-25 to reduce the risk of accidents.
Seven major traffic offences will be the focus of ‘Ops Bersepadu’ this year, including queue cutting, double-line overtaking, not obeying red lights, speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing helmets/seat belts and abuse of emergency lanes. These offences won’t just be met with a saman, as those caught will be referred directly to court as well.
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Only if the motorist is not smart enough to follow simple rules.
Rules mean nothing if it’s not enforced
Like not every thief is caught, not every traffic offenders would be brought to justice. It is estimated for 2 million vehicles to be on the road per day, imagine what the numbers would be for the offenders and the those caught. The courts would he packed and should the accused claim trial. The basic consideration is Safety for all road-users so that they reach destination with no injury/death.
Rather than pointless undercover taking LRT rides with cameramen in tow, why not Loke do undercover and travel around the national highways during peak seasons? And do it without a single cameraman, then come back and report his findings. I wonder did he do this during the school holiday/Xmas/New Year balik kampung exodus?
Doing this we will say that he is genuinely concern on the road transportation and not just some mere publicity stunt.
U shld check also the the ticket price of express bus, they”re jacking up the price in exorbitant rate but issue the ticket on actual price.
He dun care about price of express bus tickets he care more about prices of fancy plate bids.