242 nabbed for not wearing seat belt in Malaysia, 95 offenders caught in Johor alone

In a country wide operations, the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JBJ) wasted no time in enforcing the selt belt requirement in Malaysia. At the stroke of midnight welcoming year 2009, the Malaysian authorities swung into action, netting 242 culprits not wearing seat belt. This includes passengers at the rear seat of the car. Assuming a current compounded fine of RM$300, this operation will nett a new year welcome gift of RM$72,000 to the JBJ.

The state of Johor had the most number of offenders. 95 offenders were caught not buckling up. Most of these offenders were likely to be from Johor Bahru. Read on…

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Warning – Updates on Seat Belt Requirement in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Not wearing your seat belt could land you in jail. Yes.. JAIL. In a statement released by the Malaysian Traffic Authorities on 27 Dec 2008, the seat belt requirement is clarified as such:

Starting 1 Jan 2009, all passengers have to wear the seat belt. This include passengers at the rear seat of the car. Failure to comply will result in:

1 Jan 2009 – 30 Jan 2009: Fine of RM$300.00
1 Jul 2009 onwards: Fine of RM$2000.00 and/or a jail term not exceeding 1 year

Rear seat passengers are exempted from this rule only under any of the 5 scenarios below: Read on…

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