Bus passengers can file complaints on to the street transport division (Jpj) through the MyJPJ app or e mail if there’s one thing flawed with their seat belts (equivalent to in the event that they’re lacking, damaged or not working), experiences Named.
The grievance must be accompanied by photograph or video proof and particulars of the bus journey for JPJ to research successfully, Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam stated, including that the drivers are answerable for reminding passengers to buckle up earlier than the journey begins.
“That is to enhance the extent of public transport security and to cut back the danger of great harm or demise in accidents equivalent to these involving categorical buses,” he stated throughout an categorical and tour bus seat belt operation on Wednesday evening on the Gombak toll plaza.
The 8pm-midnight operation inspected 41 categorical buses and three tour buses, fining 23 categorical bus passengers for not carrying seat belts. Most of them stated they didn’t realize it was obligatory on a bus. Notices have been additionally issued to 2 categorical bus drivers for driving in the best lane and for non-functioning emergency doorways.
“All quarters, be they passengers, operators or the enforcement, must work collectively in making a secure and disciplined transport system,” Hamidi stated, including that compliance with the legislation isn’t just a regulatory obligation however a mirrored image of the dedication to valuing human life.
The carrying of seat belts in categorical and tour buses has been made necessary since July 1; failure to take action will lead to a RM300 wonderful. “If drivers fail to remind passengers to put on their seat belts, not solely will passengers be fined, however the driver and the bus working firm may even be penalised. If the motive force has reminded passengers, however they nonetheless refuse to put on seat belts, solely the passengers might be fined,” JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated just lately.
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