Enforcement lacking on M’sians roads

THE hit-and-run at Shaftesbury Square, Cyberjaya, shows how the lack of enforcement has led to menaces on the road.

How many more innocent lives need to be sacrificed before drastic measures are put in place, especially enforcement, not only during festive seasons but every single day?

The fact is traffic laws are being flouted, every minute, every day everywhere in Malaysia.

I would like to invite the powers that be to go to different areas and observe how motorists behave.

I can personally relate numerous incidents that I have observed and experienced over the last few days.

The top five are beating red lights, speeding and driving recklessly, texting while driving, mov- ing abruptly from lane to lane without indicating and cutting in at the last minute from a filter lane and causing traffic congestion.

Most motorists, irrespective of whether they are local or foreign, do not prioritise safety when driving.

In my opinion, this is due to lack of enforcement.

Currently, the two things that are the primary focus for enforcement are speeding and beating red lights. The use of cameras has not deterred motorists from breaking the law.

There is a dire need to start stepping up enforcement immediately.

I urge the relevant authorities and enforcement agencies to act now.

Motorists on Malaysian roads currently do as they please without a care about their safety and those of others.