PLUS has introduced 33 Smartlane zones on the North South Freeway for the Hari Raya Aidiladha vacation this week, which coincides with the YDPA’ Agong’s birthday and Wesak Day to type an extended weekend. The places span from Penang within the north to Johor – try the checklist beneath for northern, central and southern SmartLane zones.
In the event you’re not already conscious, SmartLane is the opening of freeway emergency lanes for authorized use by gentle or passenger autos. It’s to assist smoothen site visitors move by optimising all lanes obtainable and enhance capability at essential stretches on the freeway.
Notice that earlier than the beginning of a SmartLane, there will probably be indicators to tell motorists 1km and 500 metres earlier than the beginning level, and there can even be an digital cell signal board simply earlier than the beginning, which could have one other signal with a inexperienced gentle. Reminders that you simply’re in an lively SmartLane will probably be arrange each 500 metres, and there will probably be a inexperienced gentle each 1km too. With all these in place, maybe motorcyclists will probably be conscious that they must share.
All good issues come to an finish nevertheless, and 200 metres earlier than the tip of the SmartLane, you will notice a ‘TAMAT’ signal, which can even be on the finish level. These reminders have been issued through the earlier festivals, and they need to additionally apply now.
When utilizing the SmartLane, observe the pace restrict, and PLUS recommends that you simply drive beneath 60 km/h. When you’re in, follow it until the tip and don’t merge again into the common lane. Motorists within the leftmost common lane are suggested to offer solution to merging site visitors on the SmartLane’s finish level.
Bear in mind, the usage of freeway emergency lanes are solely authorized at designated SmartLane zones, and when you’re caught utilizing it outdoors of those 30 areas, it stays an offence. Be alert and drive secure.
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