It appears the story is being repeated worldwide, soaring gas prices move drivers onto two wheels and in turn, motorcycle fatalities increase substantially.
In the case of Malaysia, the increase of a 120,000 extra motorcyclists on the road in the first six months this year is being blamed for an additional 218 motorcyclist deaths during the period of January to June this year, compared to the same time last year.
Every year, some 400,000 new motorcycles are registered.
“Fatal accidents involving motorcyclists have increased for the first six months this year compared to the same period last year even though cases of serious accidents have decreased," said Malaysia’s Road Safety Department Director-General.
“Among the reason why this is happening is because more road users are now using motorcycles due to the increase of petrol. People who traveled by car before are now traveling by motorcycle.”
Singaporean "STOP RACING RECKLESSLY" on Malaysia roads.
In the wee hours of the morning was how three Singaporean drivers allegedly got their kicks.
Occupants of the Toyota Vios, a man and two women, survived the crash with minor injuries. — NANYANG SIANG PAU
But on Sunday morning, their greed for speed killed one innocent motorcyclist in Johor Baru.
One of the three Singapore-registered cars hit a road divider and the driver lost control of the vehicle.
His car, a red Toyota Vios, flipped over and crashed into the back of a motorcyclist, killing him instantly.
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- Author: zzoom
- Date: Jun 4,2008
- Tags: JPJ, PDRM
Owners of locally-made cars not already fitted with rear seat belts will get them installed for free.
This is being worked out with the manufacturers, banks and insurance companies and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is expected to be inked soon said the Transpor Minister.
A source in a major local car manufacturer said the signing ceremony would take place tomorrow. Details on where to get the cars fitted with free rear seat belts would be announced later. The ruling came into force yesterday making it mandatory for rear seat passengers to wear seat belts.However, no summons for the offence will be issued until the end of August. The ruling is only effective for cars registered after January 1995.
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