Cyclists in Malaysia, do take note, Malaysian police warn that any cycling activity on highways without the permission of police or the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) will incur penalties. This include a fine of between RM1,000 to RM5,000 or a prison term of up to 12 months.
“Action will be taken under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 which provides for such a penalty,” said Bukit Aman police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Mat Kasim Karim. Additionally, Kasim said failure to obey road signs showing cycling activity is not permitted on Malaysian highways will attract charges under Section 79(2) of the same act, while Section 112(3) provides for the bicycle to be impounded.
Kasim said recent cyclists on highways seen on social media where cyclists were seen riding in a manner dangerous to themselves and other road users prompted police to take stern action. “Thus far JSPT has taken an advisory role towards cyclists, especially those cycling in groups. We do not forbid this but safety aspects must be adhered to,” explained Kasim.
According to a Harian Metro report, this includes failure to install front and rear lights, as well as a bell, under Article 35 of the Road Regulations 1959 which comes with a maximum penalty of RM2,000 fine or a jail term of up to six months. Kasim added that between January and September of this year, 150 reports involving bicycles were received of which 71 were fatal accidents, 24 with serious injuries and 55 with light injuries.
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they r worse than kids with basikal lajak
many konvoi of Abang2 sikal in their their tight cycling attire and huge bulging tummies and intruded body part. Gotta be more sensitif oso
R u sure on tht how about basikal nyamuk .no helmet .no light .no brake
These Cyclist used to compete Tour de Langkawi
JKR regulated road is not for Racing nor Training.
There is Sepang for thier bookings.
No motorbikes on highway too esp. FEDERAL highway… Pffttt
Motorbikes pay road tax. And in some cases faster than cars. It is cyclists who are slow and block the road and cause vehicles to slow down suddenly, that pose a major safety hazard. Good call PDRM.
Road tax is not use of rowds . Motorbikes don’t pay highway tolls to use the roads and yet contribute to 40 percent of the accidents on highways
Bus drivers are dangerous to many road users, speeding and driving on fast lanes
Pay roadtax or not nothings is not related traffic offence. And I have seen many mat rempit riding on right lane and convoy like their own bapak road. And sometimes when heavy traffic, skip Q overtake like lembu with no law. Should banned motobike from highway too.
I concur to this as we motorbikers paid roadtax, there are many good cyclists who follows the SOPs on the bikes like fixing the front and real lights including a bell, whereas those bad habits cyclists do not deserve to cycle at all
People also never pay road tax….how to cross the road if they are not allowed to step on the tarmac?
And they hog the fast lanes some times and couldn’t care if you honk them but they’ll challenge you to a roadside stop chat..
Motorcycles also need to use motorcycle lane whereable there is provided, nowadays, more and more motorcycles riding on lebuhraya, some even ride on the fast lane.
That’s the problems, we need to use highway to go fast. As of now, motorcyle lane is mot suitable and borderline dangerous to move more than 80, 70kph even.
Wanna go fast konon but expect bigger vehicles to drive around you fellows.
Do you realize the braking time and distance of larger vehicles is way longer than your bike?
Honk like your fathers road when cars put their signal from a decent distance and want to turn – why you guys got no ability to brake huh?
And your logic that motor lanes are dangerous so use the highway is the equivalent of saying your house got no food, so i get it from my neighbors (instead of resolving your own predicament, you create another).
What about joggers on motorcycle lane @ federal highway? the stretch of road behind Volvo showroom at federal highway, before it extends to the KLang River is fast becoming favourite spot for joggers. Dangerous for them and for motorcyclist.
You should try riding a motorcycle on the motorcycle lane. It’s actually very dangerous especially at night. Poor lighting, low hanging branches, sudden sharp corners, big potholes, slippery roads due to moss and the list goes on. I’d rather pay a fine for riding on the highway. Btw, this is not restricted to Federal Highway but Kesas, too.
PDRM should start enforcement with motorcycles on Federal Highway first. This is more dangerous and more pressing, as traffic returns to normal.
During Federal Highway traffic jams, it is not the motors that are in danger.
Tq PDRM.
Ban the rempit bicycle gang on highway.
Malaysia way too dangerous cycling specially on highspeed highway, i saw a accident before biker cant manage to stop and crash as cyclist sudden change way in narrow bike path.
cannot cycle on highway but can cycle on motorcycle lanes.
Pay roadtax or not nothings is not related traffic offence. And I have seen many mat rempit riding on right lane and convoy like their own bapak road. And sometimes when heavy traffic, skip Q overtake like lembu with no law. Should banned motobike from highway too.
Federal highway motorcycle lane are originally design for cyclist according to engineer who build it. It should not be using by motorcycles anyways.
No wonder it’s so dang narrow
Why do they put such crazy penalties? 12 months in prison for cycling your bike on the wrong road.
Is it just so they can ask for a few hundred to “settle it”?
But how to enforce? Since cyclist don’t have number plate?
People got IC maaa
Wat about those cars that think they are filming a fast n furious movie?
Motorcycles and cyclists should not be using the highway as it pose dangers to others vehicles. In some countries it’s not allowed.
Remember, we every malaysian citizen pay taxes..so everyone is entitled to use the road. It is those irresponsible cyclists who don’t follow the cycling safety rules such as cycling in single file that spoil it for those who seriously cycle for health and fitness, and to release stress especially during this pandemic. Besides, here the Msian govt does not provide any cycling lane for bicycles unlike other countries.
Agreed. As an ultra distance cyclist myself, I’ve seen too many new cyclists running red lights and riding fast lanes to turn at a junction. The problem is that many do not learn proper cycling etiquette early. Gomen should step in by learning what’s done in countries in Europe where cycling is popular, ie. Netherlands, and create infra and policies that suits everyone
How about basikal nyamuk ride at midnight should sent their parent masuk lokap oso
Those defending these wannabe basikal TourDeFrance must the ones riding on highways. Stop shifting the topic to mat rempits.
Those who are still defiant and wants to cycle at highway…please go ahead.
While cycling, the cyclists are also sucking huge amount of toxic exhaust fumes from passing vehicles.
Cyclists on highways sharing with motor vehicles is a menace! They don’t give a damn about their own safety nor the safety of other road users, as long as they’re shiok sendiri.
The only idiots commenting and supporting this are the di*khead drivers that race up and down Hulu yam and Hulu Langat. Every week there are accidents and deaths caused by these macho men. Why don’t you write about that Paul Tan? Why don’t you write about the accident in Hulu yam last week?
ok ini saman up to rm300 saja sebab speeding…. aihhh…. how come like that? PT please explain….
Cakap kosong je..basikal nyamuk still plenty on the street. When kena langgar then cry father mother..ptui
Saman jgn tak saman semak atas highway
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how many time you saw this sign but yet the motorbike is on the road?
if this havent enforce, don’t plan so much on others…
What’s the definition of highway? Strictly speaking, Klang Valley full of highways even a short interconnection.
LOL… Typical Malaysians, this post is about Cyclist, why involved cars, rempit, motor etc, please comment correctly
These kind of cyclist show no respect to others. Dude, if you wan cycle, make sure you don’t cycle in the middle of the road, or rush hour, there are a lot people rushing to work or meetings, please ride your expensive bike during other time slot, we need to work for living.
According to the statistics, motorcyclist death and accident are far more superior than other mode of transport. You know we know why that happen laa
As a cyclists myself, I don’t actually enjoy cycling on highway. Its too dangerous especially at night. No matter using motorcycle lane or not. Bicycle is way too fragile compare to other vehicles on the road.
To all cyclists, cycle for your health and fitness but not your ego. Stay safe and stay health!!
Stop motorcycle at federal highway too!