Work Ministry is considering the construction of motorcycle lanes on new highways to enhance the safety of motorcyclist.
Although such infrastructure causes higher investment, the minister Alexander Nanta Linggi added that it is necessary to curb the increase of motorcycle- related accidents.
“We are well aware of the statistics from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research that show many fatalities in Malaysia are caused by motorcycle accidents,” he said as quoted from Bernama.
Furthermore, Nanta also said that the ministry had work with PLUS Malaysia Sdn Bhd to build designated shelter areas for motorcyclist particularly for use during bad weather.
“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 in the rain,” he added.