Mandatory seatbelt rule for express and tour bus passengers enforced in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (July 4): The use of seatbelts by drivers and passengers of express and tour buses is now mandatory as a measure to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities in road accidents.
Sabah Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Datuk Mohd Harris Ali stated that the enforcement of this seatbelt rule began on July 1 as a crucial step to ensure passenger safety throughout their journey.
'Bus operators and drivers play a key role by ensuring all passengers wear seatbelts before the journey begins. This measure is vital in reducing serious injuries and deaths in case of accidents, as well as preventing passengers from being ejected upon impact,' he said during the Express and Tour Bus Seatbelt Operation at KK Sentral Bus Terminal today.
He added that enforcement operations are actively being carried out at bus terminals, rest stops, and highways across Malaysia, including undercover checks on buses. Passengers can also lodge complaints if seatbelts are found to be faulty.
Failure to comply will result in a RM300 fine for drivers, passengers and operators. Continuous public awareness campaigns will also be conducted by JPJ to educate the public on the importance of seatbelt usage.
Harris emphasized that Sabah JPJ is committed to ensuring road safety and reducing accident-related fatalities. To strengthen enforcement, 286 officers have been deployed.
According to Sabah's road accident statistics from 2020 to May 2025, there were 1,315 fatal accidents out of 93,189 total cases, highlighting the urgent need for stricter safety compliance.
The public is encouraged to use the MyJPJ app and SISPAA for reporting violations, enabling JPJ to take swift action against offenders.
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