A authorized modification is being drafted to permit enforcement in opposition to consignors and consignees of cargo carried in overload lorries. This was mentioned by Transport Minister Anthony Loke throughout a press convention in Kuala Lumpur, and reported by Bernama.
Chatting with reporters, Loke mentioned the adjustments within the regulation is to carry the complete transport system accountable for overloading and that every one cargo transported complies with authorized limits. “We will probably be taking stricter motion transferring ahead. I need to remind consignors and consignees that, at present, solely drivers and automobile proudly owning corporations are penalised for offences involving their lorries, together with overloading,” mentioned Loke.
Loke added work is being completed on amendments to the regulation to make sure each senders and receivers of products are additionally held accountable. “The whole eco-system should comply to make sure street security,” he mentioned.
“Individuals typically complain about potholes on Malaysian roads. One main trigger is overloaded lorries. When roads deteriorate, not solely do upkeep prices go up, however the security threat, particularly to motorcyclists, will increase dramatically,” Loke added.
Loke additional mentioned quarry or manufacturing facility house owners will typically stress lorry drivers and transport corporations to hold extra masses to cut back working prices and stay aggressive. “The Highway Transport Division (JPJ) will probably be imposing stricter measures, together with conferences with quarry and sand operators to problem last warnings earlier than stepping up enforcement,” Loke mentioned.
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