80% of accidents due to driver behaviour – JPJ chief
We blame this, we blame that, but we should really blame ourselves when it comes to road accidents. That’s according to JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim, who said that 80% of road accidents in Malaysia stems from the behaviour of motorists who do not prioritise safety.
“The other 20% is caused by other factors such as vehicles and outside factors such as the roads ,” he told, adding that the road transport department always takes consistent steps in ensuring road safety in the country. “Various steps are taken to avoid road accidents, including in the aspects of advocacy, literacy, provocation, notification and legislation. All these steps are taken to ensure that road users always follow the road regulations and laws that have been set,” he added.and Zailani said that JPJ conducted Ops Road Worthiness at all Puspakom outlets nationwide in August as part of a prevention initiative.involving 879 faults such as technical ones, no driving license and others were issued.
“The frequency of auditing has been changed from monthly to weekly to ensure the quality of Puspakom’s inspections are always at the optimum level,” he said. Is the lack of inspection and regulations the main reason behind accidents involving lorries? We did aDanny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats.
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