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Jul 3, 2010
The elephant on our roads
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HAS there been a change in the traffic rules such that heavy and light commercial vehicles, including passenger vans and buses, can now occupy the fast expressway lane?
My understanding is that such vehicles are restricted to the extreme left lane, unless they are overtaking.
Since the speed limit for certain commercial vehicles was raised to 70kmh, road safety has suffered.
Vans and pickups are travelling at higher speeds and hogging the faster lanes, including the quickest lane on the extreme right.
Lorries, heavy trucks and buses do so, resulting in traffic jams.
Second, these commercial vehicles commonly travel as fast as 80kmh to 100 kmh and their drivers have a habit of tailgating vehicles on the faster lanes.
Perhaps it is timely for the authorities to take stock and review matters, such as:
Inculcating more safety awareness among commercial vehicle drivers;
Installing more reminders on road signs, electronics boards and road markings; and
Better enforcement.
Finally, speed limits for commercial vehicles should revert to a uniform 60kmh.
Ivan Ho
The elephant on our roads
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HAS there been a change in the traffic rules such that heavy and light commercial vehicles, including passenger vans and buses, can now occupy the fast expressway lane?
My understanding is that such vehicles are restricted to the extreme left lane, unless they are overtaking.
Since the speed limit for certain commercial vehicles was raised to 70kmh, road safety has suffered.
Vans and pickups are travelling at higher speeds and hogging the faster lanes, including the quickest lane on the extreme right.
Lorries, heavy trucks and buses do so, resulting in traffic jams.
Second, these commercial vehicles commonly travel as fast as 80kmh to 100 kmh and their drivers have a habit of tailgating vehicles on the faster lanes.
Perhaps it is timely for the authorities to take stock and review matters, such as:
Inculcating more safety awareness among commercial vehicle drivers;
Installing more reminders on road signs, electronics boards and road markings; and
Better enforcement.
Finally, speed limits for commercial vehicles should revert to a uniform 60kmh.
Ivan Ho
