Cyclists Can Get Slapped with Up to RM5,000 Fine & Jailed for Up to 12 Months For Cycling Illegally On Highways

The Malaysian government has recently allowed international travel and interstate movement for fully vaccinated citizens from Oct 11, 2021. Malaysians are celebrating the freedom to be able to return to their hometown finally. 

Nevertheless, certain people celebrated the happiness another way around when a group of cyclists had been caught on camera risking themselves and other road users along the highway. 

The director of Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), Datuk Mat Kasim Karim, in his statement, said that cycling on highways is strictly prohibited, and those who are caught doing so can be slapped with up to RM5,000 fine.

He also reminded cyclists to be careful on the road. This is to ensure that the road remains safe for all road users and prevent any tragedies.

“Cycling dangerously and recklessly is considered an offence under Section 54 (1) of the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020. If cyclists are convicted of cycling illegally on highways and failing to install lights and not having safety features such as brakes and bells, they can be fined between RM1, 000 to RM5,000 and jailed for not more than 12 months”, Datuk Mat Kasim Karim

The strict enforcement is carried out following 150 road accidents reported on the dangerous cycling behaviour on the road from January to September last year. 71 of them were fatal cases, with the rest involving serious and light injuries. 

We want to remind all cyclists once again out there to apply for permits from PDRM or LLM before going on highways. Ensure you observe the proper rules and regulations when cycling, especially if you’re riding your bicycle on highways; otherwise, Police could slap you with a hefty fine and even jail time. Stay safe on the road!