Lee calls for safety of roadside diners
Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Kuala Lumpur: National Road Safety Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic) urged local authorities to initiate a policy governing the safety of roadside diners.He pointed out that cases of vehicles ramming these patrons have happened several times.The latest incident happened last Sunday when a pickup truck skidded and rammed into the customers of an eatery in Taman Equine, killing a woman and injuring four other people.
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A similar accident happened in June 2003 in Section 14, Petaling Jaya, when a car rammed into diners who were seated on the curb outside a 24-hour restaurant. "It was reported that the local authority then declared that all food outlets and restaurants, including 'mamak' stalls, will have to stop placing tables, chairs or stools outside their premises. "But, due to poor enforcement, many eateries still place their tables and chairs outside their premises, including on the walk path of shop lots which inconveniences the public, especially disabled people. It looks like such a directive was never issued and enforced," he said in a statement. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"Road users must always be on the alert as to ensure the safety of others. Innocent lives are lost unnecessarily and this is preventable if safety is uppermost in everyone's mind," he said.– Bernama
