JPJ alarmed by spike in heavy vehicles hogging fast lane

 JPJ director-general says these vehicles are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80km/h and 90km/h.

Heavy vehicles are prohibited from using the right lane under Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 The road transport department (JPJ) has expressed concern over a spike in heavy vehicles illegally using the right lanes of highways, posing a higher risk of serious accidents.

JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said there was an increase in goods vehicles and public service vehicles using the fast lane, with 800 cases reported in 2024.

As of April, JPJ had issued 220 summonses for the offence, Bernama reported.

“This trend is worrying. When these vehicles are on the right lane, it means they are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80km/h and 90km/h.

“There is evidence that some are going over 100km/h. This has been a key factor in many accidents involving heavy vehicles,” he said

Aedy said heavy vehicles were prohibited from using the right lane under Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959. He said stricter enforcement would be carried out. - FMT