Previously, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforced mandatory seatbelt use for passengers and drivers of express and tour buses, and now, the department announced that it will enforce the mandatory use of seatbelts for all drivers and passengers in private vehicles nationwide, too.
JPJ director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, revealed that those who fail to wear seatbelts may face fines of up to RM300.
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JPJ to enforce mandatory seatbelt use for drivers and passengers of private vehicles soon
Aedy was quoted by BERNAMA as saying that the enforcement will be in line with the ‘Klik Sebelum Gerak’ campaign, though the exact date won’t be disclosed just yet.
The campaign was launched today and is aimed at enhancing road safety cultures and highlighting the necessity of seatbelt use for all vehicle occupants, both drivers and passengers.
Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli
“We will announce it in due course. For now, we are beginning with the ‘Klik Sebelum Gerak’ campaign first, and later we will confirm the date for (the seatbelt) enforcement for car passengers,” the JPJ director-general elaborated.
Under the Motor Vehicles (Seatbelt and Child Restraint System) Rules 1978 (Amendment 2019), individuals who fail to wear seatbelts, whether drivers or passengers, will face fines of up to RM300.
Aedy lauded the campaign, saying that it demonstrated JPJ’s commitment to ensuring that every journey starts with the most fundamental safety measure, which is wearing a seatbelt.
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