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PUTRAJAYA: Police will take action against cyclists in Putrajaya who fail to meet safety features, including installing bells, lights, and brakes from January 9.
Putrajaya District Police Chief, ACP, Mohd Fadzil Ali, said that people found to be in breach of the law would be referred to court and could face a fine of up to RM 2000.
He said law enforcement was to ensure the safety of cyclists in Putrajaya as the area has been the focus of cyclists with an estimated 1,000 people cycling on Sundays.
“Bicyclists who violate the law can be punished according to the Road Transport Act of 1987 and the Road Traffic Rules of 1959,” he said after the Bicycle Special Operations in Dataran Putrajaya, here today.
Mohd Fadzil said that action could also be taken pursuant to Section 54 (1) of the Highway Transportation Act of 1987 for reckless driving, Section 79 (2) of the same law for failing to comply with traffic signs and Section 112 (3) of the same act for committing any cycling offense.
In addition, cyclists can also be charged under Rule 35 of the 1959 Road Traffic Rules for failing to install lights on the bicycle and Rule 42 for not having safety devices such as brakes and bells where the penalty is not cumulative. (NC) ”, he added. said.
Mohd Fadzil said Putrajaya recorded six cases of traffic accidents involving bicycles in 2019 and all suffered minor injuries, while last year 11 cases with one death were reported.
He said cyclists should take safety features seriously to allow other road users to be aware of their presence.
“The police would like to emphasize that cycling activities at the appropriate time and place are very important to reduce the risk of traffic accidents,” he said.
The ongoing Bicycle Special Operations from January 1-3 are intended to advise and remind cyclists about the application that will start from January 9.
The execution was carried out in Putrajaya following a cyclist who was killed in a collision with a truck on the Putrajaya bridge, which was also the route to Presint 8, Presint 9 and Presint 10 on December 19.
Meanwhile, Mohd Fadzil said that the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) regretted the negligence of the organizers in the BASE jump test event yesterday that killed Azuan Taharudin, 49 years old.
He said the organizers should have notified the police of any planned activities to allow the police to make preparations and assessments in terms of traffic control and security.
In the 5.35pm incident, Azuan Taharudin, 49, along with seven other BASE jumpers from Team Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) were training as part of preparation for the upcoming 2021 Federal Territories Day.
Mohd Fadzil said the police would request a letter of showing cause from PPj for failing to inform the police about the training and that the case was being investigated as sudden death. – Called
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