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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
JPJ mulls seatbelt rules on higher education institutions, residential school buses
KUANTAN, July 20 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses. 'Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses… we want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and comply with specifications, and that their drivers also adhere to road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel here today. However, he said inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower capacity. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said the department is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or 'rempit' (reckless riding). 'We do not want the government's efforts to go in vain, as the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the federal government. From training to testing, recipients of the licence do not have to bear any cost,' he said. Aedy Fadly urged all recipients of the programme to comply strictly with road regulations and to refrain from engaging in illegal or dangerous activities. 'We are still finalising the penalties, possibly suspension or complete revocation of the licence. Should that happen, the individual would have to reapply like any other member of the public. It's a waste when we grant this opportunity to those who fail to value the government's efforts,' he added. At the event, a total of 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained their motorcycle licences. Meanwhile, he said that in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement to increase the programme's national quota by 10,000 for the second half of the year, priority will be given to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme. 'These students have already been exposed to traffic laws and road safety practices, making them ideal candidates for the B2 licence assistance programme,' he said. Currently, there are 25 schools in Pahang with around 1,000 JPJ Cadets, and over 300 schools nationwide hosting the cadet units. On July 10, Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5 million. — Bernama
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
FountainVest Is Said to Be Last Bidder for ZF's Lifetec Unit
Asian private equity firm FountainVest Partners is the last remaining suitor for ZF Friedrichshafen AG 's airbags and seat belt business, according to people familiar with the matter. FountainVest is trying to hammer out key terms of a deal for the ZF Lifetec unit, the people said, declining to be identified because the information is private. There's still a wide gap on price expectations and there's no certainty they will be able to reach an agreement, according to the people.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Most fatal crashes in Ohio over Independence Day weekend involved failure to wear seat belts
A majority of the 10 fatal traffic crashes reported over the Independence Day weekend in Ohio involved motorists not using seatbelts s, according to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ten people were killed in as many traffic crashes across the state between July 3 and July 6, the patrol reported in a July 7 news release. Out of the 10 deaths, eight involved crashes with other vehicles while two of the deaths involved pedestrians being struck by vehicles, according to OSHP. Out of the seven crashes involving vehicles where OSHP reports seat belts were available, six of the fatalities involved a lack of safety belt usage, said OSHP. Throughout the same reporting period, troopers issued 2,286 safety belt and child safety seat citations, the OSHP reported. Troopers also arrested 404 people for impaired driving and 73 people for drug-related charges. Troopers responded to 482 crashes and provided assistance to 2,012 motorists. The 10 reported fatalities in 2025 are a decrease from the previous year. In 2024, 18 people were killed during the Independence Day holiday period, which extended an extra day from July 3-7, according to data from OSHP. Reporter Shahid Meighan can be reached at smeighan@ at ShahidMeighan on X, and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ten killed in fatal crashes in Ohio over Independence Day weekend
CBS News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Car seat misuse rate still 78% in Colorado, despite new law, Colorado State Patrol says
Colorado State Patrol is still encountering a significant problem across the state: children not wearing their seatbelts or being improperly restrained in their car seats. According to CSP, there is still a 78% misuse rate of car seats. Car seat laws in Colorado changed back on Jan. 1, stating that children under 9 years old must be in a booster or car seat, and everyone must wear a seat belt. Troopers say in most crashes, the person not wearing the seat belt or not properly secured in a car seat is the one who's most often or most seriously injured or killed. Without the seat belt, you can easily fly out of the window. If your child isn't in the correct car seat or properly secured, they could slam into the back of the seat in front of them or be ejected from the car in a crash. Here's a reminder of the changes: Rear-Facing Car Seat Required if child is under 2 years old and under 40 lbs Must go in the back seat if available Can stay rear-facing longer if the car seat allows Forward Facing Car Seat Required if the child is: Under 2 years old but over 40 pounds or 2 to 4 years old and over 20 pounds Must go in the back seat if available Can continue past age 4 if the car seat allows Booster Seat Required for kids 4 to 9 years old and at least 40 pounds Must go in the back seat if available Can continue past age 9 if needed Seat Belt For kids 9 to 18 years old Must fit properly in the seat belt Anyone in a vehicle shouldn't rely on the airbags to protect them in a crash. "It's 100% that you need to have that seatbelt on," Colorado State Trooper Kent Trimbach said. "The most serious injuries we have are when people don't wear their seatbelts. They have a crash, which can be a rollover or even a spinout, and find themselves ejected out of the car. That's when the real serious injuries are happening." A Colorado State Patrol child safety expert installs a car seat in accordance with a new state law, mandating car seat and seatbelt use that came into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. CBS Troopers say if you need help installing a car seat, don't worry. You can head to All services are free and you can choose when you want your appointment. It's very important to look out for counterfeit car seats, CSP says. The label may have misspellings or may not look right. When purchasing a car seat, go to a local store instead of online. Make sure the car seat has a red federal sticker on it. If the car seat is very cheap, it is probably a red flag.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Multiple passengers, including two infants, not wearing seatbelts leads to charges in Rockwood
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid several seatbelt related charges on a Rockwood driver, after multiple adults and young children were not strapped in. During a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere, or RIDE check, Wellington OPP stopped a vehicle on Main Street. Police said they found two adults and a four-year-old were not wearing seatbelts. A six-year-old was allegedly sitting on the lap of an adult, while a nine-month-old and a five-month-old were not properly fastened into their car seats. The nine-month-old's car seat was not attached to the seat and the five-month-old's seatbelt was not properly attached. The driver of the vehicle faced three charges and was given a warning, while two adult passengers were also charged.
