Stricter measures needed to curb festive travel crashes


PETALING JAYA: Stricter enforcement during peak periods and identifying accident-prone “blackspots” are among measures proposed to reduce the number of road accidents during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period, say road safety experts.

Assoc Prof Dr Law Teik Hua, who heads the Road Safety Research Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Engineering Faculty, said more traffic police should be deployed during peak travel times especially on highways and accident-prone areas.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Thousands affected as overnight downpour triggers Paitan floods
Three rural areas in Sabah declared disaster zones after floods
Severe rain warning issued for several areas in Sabah
INTERACTIVE: A peek into the balik kampung exodus
MMA calls for stronger action against illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur
The hidden struggle of M’sian women stranded in Lombok
Stable meal prices despite festive rush
Three fined RM128.9mil over 1,000 wildlife parts
Light bites draw crowds at Bertam bazaar
Court orders preacher to pay KJ RM830k in damages

Others Also Read