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New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
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.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Spike in heavy vehicles hogging fast lane raises alarm
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has raised the alarm over a rising number of heavy vehicles illegally using the right-most lane on highways, which not only breaches traffic laws but also increases the risk of serious accidents. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said there has been a steady increase in the number of goods service vehicles (KPB) and public service vehicles (KPA) using the fast lane, with 800 cases recorded last year. As of April this year, 220 summonses have been issued for the same offence. "This trend is worrying. When these vehicles are in the far-right lane, it means they are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80 and 90 kilometres per hour. "There is clear evidence that some are going over 100 km/h. This has been a key factor in many accidents involving heavy vehicles,' he said on Wednesday (May 28). Aedy was speaking to reporters during a roadside enforcement operation at the southbound rest area in Seremban, part of a broader crackdown on technical violations by commercial vehicles. Also present was Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf. He said Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 prohibits heavy vehicles from using the right lane and stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to ensure better compliance. In a separate statement, Aedy said the JPJ will launch a nationwide enforcement campaign from June 4 to 10, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday, targeting traffic law violations by road users. These include speeding, running red lights, overtaking on double lines, misuse of emergency lanes and queue-jumping, all of which fall under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). This will include special operations involving audits at bus depots and terminals, checks on goods vehicles, and inspections targeting motorcycles and technical safety. Aedy said the department remains committed to reducing road casualties and is working toward halving the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2030. - Bernama
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Spike in heavy vehicles hogging fast lane raises alarm
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has raised the alarm over a rising number of heavy vehicles illegally using the right-most lane on highways, which not only breaches traffic laws but also increases the risk of serious accidents. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said there has been a steady increase in the number of goods service vehicles (KPB) and public service vehicles (KPA) using the fast lane, with 800 cases recorded last year. As of April this year, 220 summonses have been issued for the same offence. 'This trend is worrying. When these vehicles are in the far-right lane, it means they are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80 and 90 kilometres per hour. 'There is clear evidence that some are going over 100 km/h. This has been a key factor in many accidents involving heavy vehicles,' he said. Aedy was speaking to reporters during a roadside enforcement operation at the southbound rest area in Seremban, part of a broader crackdown on technical violations by commercial vehicles. Also present was Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf. He said Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 prohibits heavy vehicles from using the right lane and stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to ensure better compliance. In a separate statement, Aedy said the JPJ will launch a nationwide enforcement campaign from June 4 to 10, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday, targeting traffic law violations by road users. These include speeding, running red lights, overtaking on double lines, misuse of emergency lanes and queue-jumping, all of which fall under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). This will include special operations involving audits at bus depots and terminals, checks on goods vehicles, and inspections targeting motorcycles and technical safety. Aedy said the department remains committed to reducing road casualties and is working toward halving the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Spike In Heavy Vehicles Hogging Fast Lane Raises Alarm
SEREMBAN, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has raised the alarm over a rising number of heavy vehicles illegally using the right-most lane on highways, which not only breaches traffic laws but also increases the risk of serious accidents. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said there has been a steady increase in the number of goods service vehicles (KPB) and public service vehicles (KPA) using the fast lane, with 800 cases recorded last year. As of April this year, 220 summonses have been issued for the same offence. 'This trend is worrying. When these vehicles are in the far-right lane, it means they are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80 and 90 kilometres per hour. 'There is clear evidence that some are going over 100 km/h. This has been a key factor in many accidents involving heavy vehicles,' he said. Aedy was speaking to reporters during a roadside enforcement operation at the southbound rest area in Seremban, part of a broader crackdown on technical violations by commercial vehicles. Also present was Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf. He said Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 prohibits heavy vehicles from using the right lane and stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to ensure better compliance. In a separate statement, Aedy said the JPJ will launch a nationwide enforcement campaign from June 4 to 10, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday, targeting traffic law violations by road users. These include speeding, running red lights, overtaking on double lines, misuse of emergency lanes and queue-jumping, all of which fall under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). This will include special operations involving audits at bus depots and terminals, checks on goods vehicles, and inspections targeting motorcycles and technical safety.
