SmartLane activation on highways nationwide will be expanded beyond those operated by PLUS Malaysia, according to deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan in today’s Dewan Rakyat session as shown on KiniTV, and the minister said he will have discussions with PLUS Malaysia as well as with the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) in order to create more awareness.
The deputy works minister also reiterated that emergency lanes on highways area not exclusive to motorcyclists, as shown on the Dewan Rakyat broadcast.
The statement by the deputy works minister was in response to Tampin member of parliament Mohd Isam Mohd Isa, who asked what is the plan by the works ministry with regard to increasing awareness among highway users regarding speed limits, activation times and length of the SmartLane sections, among others.
Isam also remarked that sign boards for the SmartLane on applicable sections of the highway are too small, and its contents are therefore not visible to the motorist.
The activation of SmartLane sections on various stretches of highways have seen a number of conflicts between car drivers and motorcyclists regarding its use, notably in 2022 on the NKVE, and on separate occasions last month.
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can we have bus lanes as well?
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Scrap all vehicles above 20yrs. Too many bc bruk otr
Bad bad idea made worse now they want to expand it when the last time got so many problem not yet resolved. Expect Ambulans / Fire trucks/ Polis car to be stuck in E-Lane jams blaring their siren but cannot do anything to move cars out of the way. If somebody dies because they could not reach hospital in time, can their relatives sue PH gomen for incompetency to misuse the E-Lane?
What is the point? Also stuck in jammed also. If a some vehicle breakdown or in emergency stop on the the emergency lane, will create more congestion since other car needs to switch into normal lane. Bodoh punya idea.
Your vehicle breakdown? Highway Rapid Emergency Response Unit will stalk you in no time
nasi goreng punya idea!!
To enhance awareness of smart lanes in Malaysia, it is proposed that a comprehensive campaign be launched. One aspect of this initiative could involve the temporary application of “smart lane” tattoos to the foreheads of individuals, including men, women, children, and even animals. Additionally, citizens could be equipped with small, portable megaphones, which would be affixed in a non-invasive manner, and programmed to continuously broadcast a message about smart lanes. These measures aim to engage the public and reinforce the importance of utilizing smart lanes for efficient traffic flow and safety.