Why is road hogging not an offence?

I COULDN’T agree more with Paul Singh “Leave the middle lane to fast-moving vehicles” ( The Star, March 21).

I highlighted the same issue in this column on Sept 4, 2010, but no action has been taken so far by the relevant authorities.

Since the Government started spending billions of ringgit building three-lane expressways, we can see that most of the road users have also started a common habit of road hogging.

I wonder what is the purpose of having the third lane (left lane) when most of the time it is left empty?

I find it weird that road hogging cannot be classified as a traffic offence.

This problem has not been treated seriously by the enforcement authorities as it has indirect correlation with road accidents and traffic jams.

It has become a trend for most Malaysian drivers to drive leisurely and to daydream without taking into consideration other drivers’ needs or urgency.

Most often than not, we can see vehicles’ going at 80kmh in the 110kmh stretches on the right and middle lanes of the expressway.

I believe that speed does not necessarily kill but ignorance and selfishness can contribute to a large number of deaths.

With that note, is it fair to impose fines for overspeeding offences and no law provision for road hoggers?