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New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Public roads off-limits for e-scooters, says Melaka RTD
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of an 18-second video that went viral, showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. "We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users," he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, anyone operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. "If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both," he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles — such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways and unapproved electric bicycles — on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. "Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes or private premises — not on public roads," he said. He also urged parents to monitor their children's movements closely, especially regarding the growing use of micromobility vehicles. "Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or the nearest authorities for further action," he added. The video, which went viral on TikTok, is believed to show the three individuals riding electric scooters at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah–Melaka Tengah–Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — BERNAMA
Barnama
04-05-2025
- Barnama
Melaka RTD Vows Stern Action Against Illegal Micromobility Vehicles On Public Roads
MELAKA, May 4 (Bernama) – The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. 'If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both,' he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. 'Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or nearest authorities for further action,' he added.
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Malay Mail
You ride, you pay: Melaka JPJ warns users against taking micromobility vehicles on public roads
MELAKA, May 4 — The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. 'If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both,' he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. 'Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or nearest authorities for further action,' he added. The viral video on TikTok showed three individuals riding electric scooters, believed to be at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — Bernama
The Star
04-05-2025
- The Star
Melaka JPJ vows stern action against illegal micromobility vehicle use on public roads
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. "We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users," he said in a statement on Sunday (May 4). He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. "If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both," he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. "Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads," he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. "Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or the nearest authorities for further action," he added. The viral video on TikTok showed three individuals riding electric scooters, believed to be at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Bachang on Saturday. - Bernama
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Lorry driver, attendant nabbed for drug use during overloading crackdown
MELAKA: A driver and attendant of goods service vehicles were detained after testing positive for drugs during a special director's operation (overloading) conducted around Melaka from 10pm yesterday until 9am today. Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the attendant of a lorry transporting bundled clothing from Kuala Lumpur was detained after a urine test found him positive for methamphetamine at about 11.30pm at Jalan Tun Hamzah here. "The lorry was stopped after being found to be overloaded with used clothing. "Urine tests were carried out on both the driver and attendant by the National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada), and the attendant tested positive for drugs. "In the second case, a lorry driver, in his 40s, who was transporting corn from Port Klang to Jasin was also found to be positive for the same drug. Both have been detained," he said in a statement today. He said 89 vehicles were inspected, of which 21 were ordered to undergo weighing during the operation which involved 25 RTD and five Nada personnel. He said 19 of the vehicles were found to be overloaded, while one vehicle was within the limit and another failed to show up for weighing. Khairul Aswad said the driver who failed to attend the weighing session would be issued a notice under Section 63(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 via registered post. A total of 43 notices were issued for various offences to the inspected goods service vehicle drivers. "Most KPB drivers found carrying overloaded cargo admitted to doing so to earn extra commissions or wages," he said. Khairul Aswad also urged companies, owners and drivers of goods service vehicles to always comply with the regulations, including enhancing commercial vehicle operational safety to ensure that the road ecosystem is safe for other road users. – Bernama
