There is no doubt that cycling has gained its popularity as more and more people are getting on the bike. But cycling on highways can be very dangerous and it is definitely not recommended!
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Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Azisman Alias said that it is prohibited to ride bicycles on highways, as reported by BERNAMA.
He advised cyclists who wanted to carry out the activity to always comply with the rules and regulations of roads in order to ensure the safety of themselves and other road users.
In a statement, he said: “JSPT finds that the issue of banning the use of bicycles on highways nationwide is currently a hot topic, especially for cycling enthusiasts.”
Azisman added that any individual who fails to comply with traffic signs prohibiting cycling on the highways is committing an offence under Section 79 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
If convicted, the offender can be fined not less than RM300 and not more than RM2,000.
Sorry..now tell me..what you got bila dpt jalan atas highway using BASIKAL?? terabut ayat aq..This is serious okay!!! ALERT please.. https://t.co/5tL5Vxmnkz
— I love you⁷xx (@xxcaramel7xx) September 15, 2020
To be honest, as a motorcyclist pun aku takut nak change lane or be in the middle of the open highway, sebab risau kereta lori hentam belakang. Ni relax je berbekalkan helmet basikal & doa 🥺 https://t.co/Za0kpxw0gs
— kammy (@kamasyraf) September 14, 2020
Aku hampir terlanggar cyclist baju putih (pic.2) yg tiba-tiba terketengah, aku pun taktau kenapa dia ke tengah. Nasib baik aku slow.
— Hadi Nor 🇲🇾 (@hadi_nor) September 15, 2020
Pagi, time rush hour, kereta tgh banyak, laju, time tu jugak kau nak berkayuh. Kalau terlanggar tadi, tak ke jadi masalah? pic.twitter.com/APLUilWjEl
Kayuh basikal di tempat yg dibenarkan.
— 🅂🄰🄽🄹🄸® (@Sanji_Cazorla) September 16, 2020
Kalau highway GCE kena lalu jalan motor, tak boleh jalan kereta.
Genting Peras memang laluan riadah basikal, sama jugak jalan lama Genting Sempah.
Yang penting traffic light ikut, lepas tu kau jangan kayuh tengah2 pulak, bikin marah nnt! pic.twitter.com/CJgje5iYFX
It’s great that more people are into a healthier lifestyle, but be safe while you’re at it!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
