A coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have voiced support for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 in order to gazette the 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, The Star has reported.
The transport ministry’s decision to review amendments for the 30 km/h limit in school zones was lauded by the Safer Streets and Sustainable Transport Coalition (SSSTC), however it demanded clear rules on its enforcement. Once the limit is gazetted, legal action can be taken against offenders under existing provisions of the Act, according to the report.
“Institutionalising 30km/h school zones is a decisive step because the safety of our children is non-negotiable,” said Bike Commute Malaysia director Justin Lee. The SSSTC proposed enforcing the 30 km/h school zone speed limit with a RM300 fine, and recommended defining school zones as areas within a 200 metre radius of school entrances.
The coalition also supported elements of street design including raised crosswalks and refuge islands to reduce vehicle speeds, the report added.
The transport ministry was reported in February to be reviewing amendments to the rules under the Road Transport Act in order to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, and the amendments are being undertaken comprehensively with the involvement of relevant ministries and agencies.
This followed the transport minister’s announcement last year that the Malaysian government is set to gazette a 30 km/h speed limit in school zones nationwide, following a proposal that was made in 2024.
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u enact one thousand laws also no use because bike riders wont obey it
we dont need more rules. we need more enforcement.
People forget 30km/h can also kill if the driver isn’t stopping. It is not speed that kills but traffic should be better managed during school days. How often we see kids cross the road whereever they like away from pedestrian crossing.
Stupid Gomen need to study this further.
“Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you.” – Jeremy Clarkson
that is quite a stupid quote, because it doesnt apply if a driven car runs over a pedestrian
We have all kinds of law but without proper infrastructure and enforcement. Who’s gonna make sure there’s proper signal light, road markings and crossing paint AND MAINTAIN.
Driver and Rider is more dangerous than robot driving here
Don’t forget to build double speed bumps on the zebra crossing pedestrian crossing similar design to in front of IKEA The Curve road.
Fully agreed. No bikes cars vans lorries dare speeding over these speed bumps, absorber suspension broken instantly and cracked crooked tire rims KEK
Fully agreed. Speed bump before and after elevated pedestrian crossing path with flashing amber traffic lights.
Not only 30km/h speed limit but install a speed camera too at every school.
100% agreed. Cameras should be installed at high risk areas
so that motorcyclist will obey d 30km/h speed limit