KL bans heavy vehicles from city centre during peak hours

The federal territories ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall said they would not consider appeals against the compound fines issued to heavy vehicles that flout the new ruling.

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal territories ministry, through Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), has banned heavy vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes from entering the city centre during peak hours.

The ban is effective immediately.

Its deputy minister, Jalaluddin Alias, said the decision was made today by a special committee looking into methods and actions needed to ease traffic congestion in the capital.

He said any heavy vehicle found entering the capital at peak hours would be subjected to action under Section 79 of The Road Transport Act 1987 by police and the road transport department (JPJ).

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“Those who violate the ban will be subjected to mandatory compounds. We will take a tough stance by not considering any appeals,” he said at a media conference after chairing the first meeting of the special committee. Also present was KL mayor Mahadi Che Ngah.

Congestion in the city was also found to be due to a 45% increase in the number of vehicles after the easing of MCO since August last year, with 46.76 million vehicles recorded in December 2021 compared to 26.51 million in December 2019.

Jalaluddin said the committee also decided to ban vehicles from parking on the curb during peak hours and would be phasing out parking spots at major roads in stages.

“We are also banning traders from conducting business on pavements during peak hours and will phase out in stages trading spots on pavements along major roads,” he added. - FMT