The Ministry of Transport has intensified its efforts to improve road safety, issuing 4,295 notices to heavy vehicle owners to verify the installation of Speed Limiter Devices (SLD). The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing campaign to curb accidents involving commercial and heavy vehicles caused by excessive speeding.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the verification process is crucial in ensuring that all affected vehicles meet mandatory safety requirements. Vehicle owners who receive a notice are required to confirm that their SLD has been installed and return to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) within 14 days for inspection and approval. Those who comply within the given timeframe will not face any penalties.
He explained that enforcement activities have already produced positive results, with more heavy vehicle operators now adhering to the installation requirement. The government’s continued oversight, he said, has encouraged stronger compliance across the industry.
Loke reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to raising safety standards for all commercial transport operators. He noted that properly functioning SLD systems are a key component in preventing road accidents involving large vehicles, ensuring they operate within safe speed limits and reducing risks to other road users.
The announcement was made during the opening of the new JPJ branch in Bentong, which is expected to further improve administrative efficiency and enforcement capabilities in the region. The move reinforces the ministry’s broader strategy to strengthen regulation and safety within Malaysia’s transport sector.
