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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Nurture a safe driving culture with 'Stay at 110kph' campaign
LETTERS: Speeding seems to have become a widely accepted "traffic norm" in Malaysia. For example, on a dual-lane expressway with a speed limit of 110kph, if you don't want to trail behind slower vehicles such as lorries, trucks, buses or cars travelling at 80 or 90kph in the left lane, you have to move into the right lane. The problem is, when you drive in the fast lane at the legal limit of 110kph, it's common to be tailgated by speedsters flashing their high beams and turning on their right signal light persistently — pressuring the law-abiding driver like you, to give up the fast lane. This behaviour is widespread whether the speed limit is 60, 90 or 110kph. Similar scenes are observed on all classes of roads. The contrast with Singapore is particularly striking, where strict enforcement has led to a culture of law-abiding driving. I propose that we launch a public awareness campaign called "Drive Wise. Stay at 110kph" campaign (adjusted according to the actual speed limit of the road). But in order for this campaign to truly make an impact in society, several key factors must be seriously considered: 1. Strengthen enforcement mechanisms: The authorities should improve automated enforcement systems and install more Automated Enforcement System (AES) speed cameras. Also introduce artificial intelligence-powered speed detection and automated penalty systems and penalise dangerous driving behaviour more severely, establish a nationwide public reporting platform and implement a reward-based system for reporting violations. 2. Deepen public safety education: The Transport Ministry can introduce dedicated traffic etiquette assessments, promote this movement through social media outreach, install dynamic Light Emitting Diode (LED roadside signage (for example, "The Fast Lane is not a Racing Lane" slogans), engage celebrities or influencers as road safety ambassadors. Other moves include developing a safe driving rewards app, partner with radio stations to broadcast reminders during peak hours, encouraging drivers to respect speed limits and practise courteous driving. 3. Address collective psychology: By leveraging social media, more people can participate in the "110kph Movement" and gradually adopt it as a daily conscious behaviour, leading to the formation of a new, collective driving culture. Such a culture can normalise law-abiding driving habits, helping the public view speed-limit adherence as a sign of civic maturity.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
State funding will upgrade infrastructure in these areas of San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The State of California is looking to improve its streets, highways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and transit facilities. On Friday, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) issued $1 billion for infrastructure projects across the state, the California Department of Transportation said in a news release Thursday. Of that $1 billion, over $24 million of that will be used in San Diego County. Here are the following areas that will receive the funding locally, according to Caltrans: Interstate 15 in Rainbow: $398,000 will go to installing a high-tension cable barrier and guardrail to improve safety. State Route 56 in the San Diego: $2.1 million will go to rehabilitating pavement, installing Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, and upgrading facilities to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards from Route 5 to west of Carmel Valley Road. State Route 78 near Ramona: $3.2 million will go to rehabilitating pavement and drainage systems, replacing roadside sign panels and upgrading facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards from east of Magnolia Avenue to west of Wynola Road. Interstate 5 in San Diego at Old Town Viaduct Bridge No. 57 -0549: $7.2 million will go to repairing the concrete barrier, longitudinal joint and installing slope paving for a sinkhole. Routes 15, 52, 94, 163, and 805 at various locations: $5 million will go to repairing and/or replacing Transportation Management System elements and equipment for vandalized communication hubs and stolen fiber optic and copper cables. 8th Street and Roosevelt Ave Active Transportation Corridor in National City: $5.2 million will go to constructing cycle track, multi-use path and various intersection adjustments for safety improvements. Sorrento to Miramar, Phase 2 Intermodal Improvements: $1.7 million will go to adding 1.9 miles of double-track, curve straightening and new signals along the LOSSAN rail corridor from Mile Post (MP) 250.9 near I-805 to MP 253 near Miramar Road. 'As California continues adapting to evolving transportation realities, it is important that we invest in emergent technologies to enhance system-wide safety for the public,' said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. 'Today's action dedicates vital funding for upgrades that will protect our infrastructure now and well into the future.' The rest of the funding will assist with projects in Tehama, Los Angeles and Humboldt counties. Learn more about infrastructure projects happening in California on the state's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
