Speed demons on rural roads

Motorists tend to speed on rural roads because there is less traffic, making it dangerous for everyone. — Photos by RONNIE CHIN/The Star

MOTORISTS speeding along rural roads, including federal roads, in areas on the outskirts of small towns and villages, are something most Malaysian drivers are used to seeing.

Residents in rural areas say it has been a serious problem for many years and they have often warned the police and the local authorities.