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Heavy vehicles forbidden to use right lane on highways

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is set to implement stricter regulations regarding commercial vehicles, including buses and lorries, according to Berita Harian.

Five improvements will be enforced, including a ban on the use of the right lane on highways, mandatory speed control device installations, GPS device installations, the installation of High Speed-Weigh in Motion (HS-WIM) load detection systems at 11 locations, and the addition of Automatic Enforcement System (AES) cameras.

According to the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transport, Datuk Jana Santhiran Muniayan, the regulation prohibiting buses and lorries from using the right lane has been in effect since 2015 but has not yet been enforced.

“Under this regulation, lorries and buses must remain in the left lane and cannot exceed speed limits. If they wish to overtake, they are allowed to switch to the second lane and then return to the left lane.

“However, they must not occupy the third lane at any time. Therefore, we will propose this matter again to the minister to ensure enforcement concerning heavy vehicles on highways,” he said to Berita Harian.

At present, the installation of speed control devices is mandatory for all new lorries, while older vehicles have the option to install them voluntarily.

The regulation for GPS installations is expected to begin this month, allowing the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to monitor and take direct action.

According to Jana Santhiran, inspections will be conducted every six months at the Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center (PUSPAKOM) to ensure compliance with the established regulations for speed control devices and GPS.

The permits for lorry or bus companies may be suspended or revoked in the event of any traffic regulation violations.

Meanwhile, the installation of the HS-WIM system at 11 highway locations is expected to be completed by the first quarter of next year.

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‘Lane hogging’ offenders can face fines up to RM2,000 – JSPT Bukit Aman

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Many may still not be aware that driving slowly in the middle or right lanes is an action that inconveniences many other road users.

This driving attitude, known as lane hogging, can actually increase the risk of accidents.

According to a report by BuletinTV3, which cites the words of the Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, this lane hogging behavior is irresponsible and can be met with strict actions.

“If drivers wish to reduce their speed, they should move to the left lane to allow other drivers to continue their journey smoothly,” he said.

 

He added that fines and penalties ranging from RM300 to RM2,000 can be imposed on drivers found guilty of this offense.

This matter is further supported by a study conducted by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), which finds that lane hogging often stems from a lack of driving discipline and awareness of the functions of each lane.

According to Senior Research Officer at MIROS, Norfaizah Mohamad Khaidir, many drivers believe they have the right to use the fast lane as long as they do not exceed the speed limit.

“When asked, Malaysians know that speeding is wrong, but many do not realize that driving slowly in the fast lane is also an offense,” she said.

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Aidiladha: PLUS activates SmartLane at 18 critical locations

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To ensure smooth traffic flow during the Aidiladha holiday, PLUS Malaysia Berhad will activate Smart Lane at 18 locations on the North South Highway.

The SmartLane locations and activation dates are as follows:

PLUS stated that when Smart Lane is activated, the existing emergency lane will be opened as an additional lane to optimise the use of all lanes and increase lane capacity at critical locations on the highway.

The SmartLane can be identified by a green flashing light and a sign board that will be placed 1 km and 500 metres from the start.

Additionally, the highway concessionarie stated that the SmartLane can be used by light, private or passenger vehicles.

To avoid disruption to traffic movement, PLUS will ensure no lane closures for maintenance work on the between June 12 and 19.

PLUS also provides a digital travel schedule called MyPLUS-TTA through the PLUS app. Users only need to key in their destination in the app to choose the most optimal travel time during the Aidiladha holiday travel period between June 13 and June 18.

Additionally, the public is welcome to use improved public toilet facilities at 32 locations including R&R areas, rest stops, and selected toll plazas.