Transport Ministry developing system to tackle overloaded trucks, boost road safety
A system aimed at enhancing the enforcement of overloaded heavy vehicles is currently under development and is expected to be completed early next year, the Dewan Rakyat was informed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 2:53 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — A system aimed at enhancing the enforcement of overloaded heavy vehicles is currently under development and is expected to be completed early next year, the Dewan Rakyat was informed.
According to The Star, the Transport Ministry stated that the High Speed-Weigh in Motion (HS-WIM) system will enable real-time enforcement against overloaded vehicles without the need for them to stop for weighing.
The ministry added that this system will improve enforcement efficiency, helping to reduce road damage and minimise the risk of accidents.
It stated that overloaded heavy vehicles are a major cause of road damage and that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) regularly evaluates strategies to address this issue.
Aiyoh...the technology has existed for many years for trucks to be weighed on the move ... they just need to slow down, no need to stop.
ReplyDeleteNot 100% accurate, but good enough to flag down overloading suspects to be diverted for a legal weighing.
Such a system Probably pays for itself fairly quickly with enforcement fines, given the rampant overloading on Malaysia roads.