1 Motorcyclist Dies In A Road Accident Every 2 Hours
About 63% of fatal accidents recorded in Malaysia last year involved motorcyclists and pillion riders.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 01 Mar 2024, 11:32 AM
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has revealed that one motorcyclist or pillion rider dies every two hours in Malaysia
JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Lokman Jamaan revealed disturbing data regarding fatal accidents involving motorcyclists during a press conference on Wednesday, 28 February, reported Harian Metro.
He said 6,344 cases of fatal accidents were recorded last year, an 8% increase from 6,080 cases in 2022.
"Of the total, about 4,000 of those who died were motorcyclists, with an average of one fatal accident [occurring] every two hours.
"This shows just how serious the problem is. We hope road users, especially motorcyclists, are aware of the figures and take precautions to avoid tragedies," The Star quoted him as saying.
Meanwhile, Lokman said JPJ has issued a total of 165,553 summonses between 1 February and 28 February during an operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year and the school holidays
"We have inspected 768,276 vehicles in a nationwide operation and issued a total of 165,553 summonses for various offences.
"About 26% of the offences — or 42,505 summonses — issued were for driving or riding motorcycles without a licence.
"We also issued 17,762 summonses to foreigners for various traffic violations, including driving lorries without a licence," he said.
Lokman added that 5,180 out of 6,413 seized vehicles were motorcycles.
"A total of 33 people were also caught for substance abuse as they tested positive [for drugs] in urine tests," he said.
