SEPANG, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reported a high level of compliance among express and tour bus drivers and passengers during the first two days of its seatbelt enforcement operation, conducted across the state, beginning yesterday.
Its director, Azrin Borhan, said that a total of 56 express buses and 23 tour buses were inspected, and all were found to be in compliance with the regulations.
“We found that all these vehicles adhered to the instructions we issued. In Selangor, the level of compliance and cooperation from both drivers and passengers is very high,” he said.
“This operation will be conducted continuously, with undercover enforcement carried out inside buses. We will monitor and enforce existing laws while on board,” he told reporters today.
Earlier, Azrin led a seatbelt enforcement operation targeting express and tour buses at the northbound Dengkil rest and service (R&R) area, near here.
The operation aims to enhance passenger safety in public transport services, particularly buses, in line with legal requirements and national road safety standards.
According to Azrin, as of 1 pm, a total of five buses were inspected at the R&R area, and passengers were found to be wearing seat belts, with drivers having reminded them to do so before the journey began.
He said that Selangor JPJ will focus inspections on express and tour buses at main bus terminals, rest stops, tourist hotspots, and major highways.
“When we conduct inspections and find seat belts which are damaged, we will instruct the company to carry out immediate repairs and issue a warning notice,” he said.
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli recently announced that, starting July 1, it is mandatory for all drivers and passengers of express and tour buses, manufactured after January 2020, to wear seat belts.
For buses built before 2020, operators will be given a grace period to install seat belts.
Passengers or drivers who fail to comply will face a RM300 fine, while bus companies may also face legal action for not ensuring passenger safety.
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