Road crashes are not new in our country, but since For decades road accidents

occurring in this country is among the highest in the world. The accident has caused loss of life,
especially accidents involving buses. Therefore, the government has done the necessary
measures to reduce road accidents in the country.
Among the measures that should be done is road safety law on the road need to be
tightened to road accidents can be reduced. Conditions of approval for test driving classes
should also be increased. Additionally, drivers are required to take the exam every two years to
equip them with the skills taught in the first driving class. Conditions of such vehicles without
lights and a faulty brake system is one of the major contributors in the road accident. Therefore,
the driver should always keep their vehicles in a safe condition before use, especially for long
distances. In this regard, the government should require vehicle inspections are performed each
year and impose fines on those who reject it.
Road accidents frequently occur since this latter is due to the attitude of drivers who like
driving over the speed limit. In this case, the existing speed limit should be reduced, particularly
in the area of the highway, although some drivers simply does not agree with this proposal, but
when a rule has been defined, they must comply.
Fines should be imposed on consumers who are driving above the prescribed limit. If a
driver is found guilty of the same offense more than twice, then their driver's license should be
suspended. This action will certainly be able to open the eyes of other users. Indifference for the
safety on the roads among consumers for this will surely eroded when the warning suspend
their driver's license is issued.
The government is going all out in its efforts to reduce the number of deaths on the road.
They are carrying out more road safety education campaigns and engineering programmes
supported by intense enforcement. Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, road safety education will be
promoted in schools. The first phrase will start in Standard One, Two and Three.
As pedestrians, we have the responsibility to use the pedestrian crossings such as zebra
crossings as well as other facilities installed such as overhead bridges to cross the roads. Zebra
crossings and overhead bridges are normally found at intersections, or other points on busy
roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without assistance due to vehicle numbers,
speed or road widths. Some zebra crossings are combined with other safety features such as
traffic lights, with pedestrian pushbuttons. A press on the button will trigger a change in the
traffic lights colour from green to red and it is thus safe for the pedestrians to cross. With all
these safety features available, pedestrians will still need to be constantly on the lookout. Watch
out for inattentive drivers and look to our left and right to make sure that all vehicles have
slowed down and come to a standstill before walking across the pedestrian crossings.
Furthermore, if circumstance requires that we walk on the roads in the dark, try to stay visible. It
is helpful to walk against the traffic flow so that we can be easily noticed by the drivers who are
coming from the opposite direction as they are facing us. To enhance the visibility of the drivers,
pedestrians are also often encouraged to dress in bright and colourful clothes.

The media has been a largely overlooked factor in creating road safety awareness.
Celebrity endorsements, coupled with television messages on prime-time slots and peer
education programmes would provide an accessible and engaging means of promoting
awareness, particularly among young people. They would convey the message that safe driving
is cool driving, and constantly reinforce that drunken driving, using a cell phone on the road
and driving without a seatbelt (or helmet) are not only dangerous, but seriously unfashionable.
Celebrities could also actively encourage walking or cycling whenever and wherever possible.
Role-plays, make-believe situations, movies and field trips could be used as effective
learning tools for children at school. Safe Road User awards at the school level would provide
an incentive for many children to follow road safety rules. Road safety education programmes
can also be extended to adults at the workplace, particularly those from disadvantaged
backgrounds. This would hold particular importance for parents, and efforts must be made to
involve them as much as possible.
There is a need for stricter licensing laws, particularly with regard to public transport
operators. Laws could require prominent display of the drivers license on his/her vehicle while
driving, in addition to safety regulations (such as adequate maintenance and the use of the
seatbelt) and random breath testing policies. Policies could provide for the creation of better
roads and pavements, supervised playing areas for children and monitored crossings near
schools.