SEPANG, July 2 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) reported a high level of compliance among express and tour bus drivers and passengers during its seatbelt enforcement operation across the state yesterday and today.
Its director Azrin Borhan said 56 express buses and 23 tour buses were inspected, and all were found to be compliant with regulations.
“We found that all these vehicles adhered to the instructions we issued. In Selangor, the level of compliance and cooperation from both drivers and passengers is very high,” he said.
“This operation will be conducted continuously, with undercover enforcement carried out inside buses. We will monitor and enforce existing laws while on board,” he told reporters today.
Earlier, Azrin led the operation on express and tour buses at the northbound Dengkil rest stop near here.
The operation aims to enhance passenger safety in public transport, especially buses, in line with legal requirements and national road safety standards.
According to Azrin, as at 1pm, five buses had been inspected at the area, and passengers were found to be wearing seatbelts as drivers had reminded them to do so.
He said Selangor JPJ will focus inspections on express and tour buses at main bus terminals, rest stops, tourist hotspots, and major highways.
“When we conduct inspections and find seatbelts that are damaged, we will order the company to carry out immediate repairs and issue a warning,” he said.
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli recently announced that it is mandatory for all drivers and passengers of express and tour buses, manufactured after January 2020, to wear seatbelts, effective yesterday.
For buses built before 2020, operators have been given a grace period to install seatbelts.
Passengers or drivers who fail to comply will face a RM300 fine, while bus companies may face legal action for not ensuring passenger safety.
— Bernama
