The number of accidents in SmartLane zones is “extremely low” compared to the number of vehicles using the lane, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The star. An analysis at various SmartLane locations shows that the number of accidents has decreased significantly compared to the period prior to the activation of SmartLane, according to the Minister of Works.
Citing the example of the SmartLane from Putra Mahkota to Southville, the stretch had recorded a 22% reduction in accidents, while the SmartLane from R&R Rawang to Rawang junction recorded a 74% reduction in accidents, Nanta said.
The majority of accidents that occur in SmartLanes are not due to the design of the road, but to human error, he added. “This includes speeding in smart lanes, dangerously changing lanes without providing any signal indicator and using the SmartLane outside of opening hours,” he said.
Safety patrols will be conducted by highway concessionaire and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) personnel prior to SmartLane activation to ensure no disruptions occur before the lane is opened for use.
“LLM and highway concessionaires are also working closely with the police and the road transport department to ensure that heavy vehicles do not use the SmartLanes,” Nanta said, adding that safety audits are conducted periodically at all SmartLane locations.
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