Heavy vehicles banned from KL at peak hours - dep minister

The Federal Territories Ministry through the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has banned heavy vehicles exceeding 7.5 tons from entering the city centre with immediate effect.

Its deputy minister, Jalaluddin Alias said the measure was decided today by a committee looking into solutions regarding the methods to disperse traffic congestion in the capital city.

He said any heavy vehicle found entering the capital at peak hours will be subject to action under Section 79 of The Road Transport Act 1987 by the police and Road Transport Department (JPJ).

“Those who violate this ban will be subject to mandatory compounds and we will take a tough stance by not considering any appeals they might submit,” he said.

He was speaking at a media conference that was also attended by KL Mayor Mahadi Che Ngah after chairing the first meeting of the committee in Kuala Lumpur today.

Congestion in the city was also found to be due to a 45 percent increase in the number of vehicles after the easing of the Movement Control Order in August last year, with 46.76 million recorded in December 2021 compared to 26.51 million in December 2019.

The committee also decided to ban vehicles from parking on the curb during peak hours and will be phasing out parking spots on major roads in stages.

"We also are banning traders from conducting business on pavements during peak hours and will phase out trading spots in stages on pavements of major roads,” he added.

- Bernama

Najib suggests 30pct civil servants work from home to lessen traffic

Loke: New highways, rail lines alone not enough to ease traffic congestion

DBKL to conduct study to relieve traffic congestions in federal capital

KL traffic worse than before pandemic as workers return to office