Government considering inclusion of motorcycle lanes on future highways in Malaysia – works ministry

The works ministry is considering the inclusion of motorcycle lanes on new highways as part of long-term efforts aimed at keeping motorcyclists safe, reported Bernama. While the addition of motorcycle lane infrastructure may need greater investment, it is necessary to address to high rate of motorcycle accidents in the country, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

“We are well aware of the statistics by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) which show that many fatalities in Malaysia are caused by motorcycle accidents. so it is indeed something we are focusing on. The way forward is that when we build highways, we should consider having dedicated motorcycle lanes,” Nanta said.

The works ministry is working with industry players such as PLUS Malaysia to establish designated shelter areas for motorcyclists for use in bad weather, especially on elevated highways due to limitations in expanding road structures on existing highways, the minister said.

“Many riders tend to stop under bridges when it rains or along emergency lanes. We have seen cases where they were hit by vehicles that could not see them clearly during rain,” Nanta said.

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