Malaysia will be imposing a new guideline on the use of micro-mobility vehicles on the road in the near future, with the gritty details currently in the works by the Transport Ministry (MOT) and other relevant entities. In fact, the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) has today revealed that it it will present a proposed guideline to MOT soon, with one of the proposals being a speed limit cap of 25km/h.
As reported by national news agency Bernama, PLANMalaysia Director-General Dr Alias Rameli revealed that his Department are currently in the final phase of the micro-mobility vehicles guideline. Furthermore, among the elements being studied include road marking, specific routes and the aforementioned speed limit.
Dr Alias said that while these vehicles can go as fast as 50km/h, PLANMalaysia feel that its speed limit should not exceed half of that at 25km/h. The Department is also figuring out how to adapt the use of micro-mobility vehicles to suit existing laws under local government authorities and the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
Dr Alias further stressed that the use of micro-mobility vehicles should be regulated instead of being banned as its usage are generally beneficial to the country. Particularly, these vehicles can reduce the carbon consumption and footprints of Malaysian cities.
PLANMalaysia is set to table the guideline to MOT and the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) when it is finalised. So, what do you guys think of the proposed 25km/h speed limit for micro-mobility vehicles?
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