Crackdown on heavy vehicles in fast lane
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has raised concerns over the growing number of violations involving heavy vehicles illegally using the far-right lane — a practice that significantly increases the risk of serious accidents.
RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said 800 such cases were recorded last year, including 534 involving goods service vehicles and 264 involving public transport vehicles.
"As of April this year, 220 offences have been recorded, with 111 involving goods service vehicles and 96 involving public transport vehicles," he said after a commercial vehicle technical enforcement operation held yesterday.
"Heavy vehicles in the far-right lane indicate they are exceeding the legal speed limit of 80kph to 90kph.
"There is evidence showing that some were driving at over 100kph, which is one of the contributing factors to road crashes involving heavy vehicles," Aedy said.
He added that tough measures would be taken to ensure compliance with road safety regulations.
Aedy also announced that the RTD will carry out the Hari Raya Aidiladha 2025 Special Operation from June 4 to June 10, targeting traffic law violators.
"RTD will focus on nine major offences under the Road Transport Act 1987, including speeding, running red lights, overtaking on double lines, and driving in the emergency lane," he said.
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