In 2023, an average of 12 motorcyclists died daily on the road, accounting for approximately 75% of all road crashes, said Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (TIED) director. Many factors cause motorcycle accidents such as riding dangerously or recklessly, road conditions and crashes resulting from other vehicles.
According to statistics from the Federal Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department, Malaysia recorded 600,000 motorcycle crashes last year, with an average of 1,644 cases daily.
On Wednesday Aug 7, the Prime Minister expressed concern over the high accident rate among motorcyclists, which is linked to weaknesses in traffic law enforcement and issues related to road maintenance. Stricter enforcement would involve summoning and holding the parents of underage offenders accountable for their under-16 children’s traffic violations, as permitted under Section 31 of the Children Act 2001 and Section 19 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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The world of “Mat Rempits” will not go away – some are there for the thrills, others are looking for a purpose in life. And many have become e-hailers, but behaviour remains reckless. Could we have dedicated motorcycle lanes, just like buses?
The one problem is enforcement. Even with a dedicated lane, many still want to ride in the car lane. An example is the KESAS highway – a dedicated lane is available for motorcyclists, but many choose the car lane for adventure?
Unless we tackle this problem in a wholesome manner, the death rate will not go away but rise!
Reference:
Average of 12 motorcyclist deaths daily, says Bukit Aman traffic police chief, Bernie Yeo, Focus Malaysia, 9 August 2024
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