Stricter measures are required in order to address the number of motorcyclists running red lights, said social activist and Road Safety Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, reported New Straits Times.
While Lee supports the proposal by the traffic police to make red light violations a non-compoundable offence, he warned against the potential strain that the move may impose upon the country’s already overloaded judicial system, according to the report.
“Making red-light violations non-compoundable is a step in the right direction, but the courts must be prepared to handle the potential surge in cases. At the same time, we need to prioritise continuous awareness campaigns to change public attitudes,” he said.
Lee emphasised the importance of combining enforcement with advocacy and road safety awareness campaigns, and suggested creative approaches to encourage compliance. “Motorcyclists who obey traffic lights can be rewarded with certificates or small tokens of appreciation. This recognition could motivate others to follow suit,” Lee said to New Straits Times.
Eight out of 10 motorcyclists ignore red lights, and this sends a dangerous message to younger riders, the road safety activist said. “This behaviour is unacceptable and must be addressed before it becomes normalised,” Lee added.
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