Malaysia

Govt imposes road ban on goods vehicles over Chinese New Year period

National speed limit reduction order will also be in place

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Jan 2023 9:31PM

Govt imposes road ban on goods vehicles over Chinese New Year period
The Transport Ministry says the ban on goods vehicles during the Chinese New Year period takes into account the significant increase in traffic, especially for private vehicles returning to hometowns. – Bernama pic, January 13, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Transport Ministry today announced the road ban for goods-carrying vehicles on January 20 and 21 as well as January 24 and 25 to reduce traffic congestion during the Chinese New Year period.

It said in a statement that the ban would lessen the risk of road accidents.

“This ban is enforced taking into account the significant increase in traffic, especially for private vehicles returning to hometowns. 

“The national speed limit reduction order will also be enforced along with this road ban,” according to the statement.

More information is available on www.lom.agc.gov.my. – Bernama, January 13, 2023

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