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Buckle up, rear passengers told

MORE than half of vehicle passengers sitting in the rear do not buckle up since the ruling came into effect on Jan 1.

Road Safety Department deputy director-general Sim Say Kiong revealed that so far, only 49% of passengers wore their rear seat belts since the law was implemented.

"We want more compliance on the road and are hoping that at least 75% of rear seat passengers will buckle up by the third quarter of this year," he told reporters after presenting students with helmets sponsored by Unilever Malaysia on Thursday.

Sim added that the department was doing its best to encourage more people to put on seat belts through its advocacy campaigns.

"If people are still stubborn, then they will have to bear the cost and pay the fine," he said, adding that more than 8,000 summonses have been issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police from Jan 1 to May 10.

Those who do not abide by the ruling will face a maximum fine of RM300.

Asked to comment on the proposal that ethics be included in the written test for driving licence applicants, Sim said the JPJ and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research needed to study the details of the suggestion carefully before implementing it.

"It is a good suggestion as it can inculcate safety among potential drivers but the content of the test must be checked.

"Ethics on the road should not be taken lightly as it is a matter of life and death," he said.

Sim added that young drivers had not fully learnt the important do’s and don’ts on the road and should be taught to practise more good habits.

SOURCE : THE STAR ONLINE

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