Hauliers want to reduce accidents involving lorries, too

Preventive measure: The aftermath of an accident involving large lorries in Jawi. A group suggests setting up special lanes and adopting new technologies to increase vehicle safety. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Devices to monitor tyre pressure and special lanes for lorries are among measures that can reduce accidents involving such vehicles, according to a trade association, adding that these ideas have been proposed to the government in the past.

Association of Malaysia Hauliers (AMH) secretary Mohamad Azuan Masud said the group had engaged with the government through the Transport Ministry proposing suggestions for making roads safer for users.