MIROS suggests for more motorcycle lanes to be constructed

Michelle L.

January 2, 2020

The construction of new motorcycle lanes will help to reduce accidents.

New motorcycle lanes? | Photo credits: Today Online

With the new year gracing us, there will definitely be some changes too. One of the biggest concerns and plans throughout 2020 for the Malaysian citizens is the additional motorcycle lanes along the existing roads. This could reduce road accidents involving motorcycles.

According to Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research’s (Miros) Road Safety Engineering and Environment Research Centre director Dr Muhammad Marizwan Abdul Manan, the construction of the lane would occur by paving the shoulder on the existing roads to turn it into a motorcycle lane.

“Miros is of the view that the construction of non-exclusive motorcycle lanes (NEML) will reduce the accident rates involving two-wheel vehicles in the country,” says Dr Muahmmad Marizwan Abdul Manan as quoted from Bernama.

“The implementation of this strategic proposal on the existing road system is possible if there is sufficient budget.”

The 2018 statistics show that accidents take up to an average of 18 deaths daily. Most of them involve motorcyclists.

According to 2018 statistics, an average of 18 death occur daily nationwide with most involving motorcyclists. The construction of the lane will depend on the number of motorcyclists or the frequency of accidents in the area. There are also suggestions to limit the speed of the low-powered motorcycles to a maximum of 70km/h.