Assalamualaikum and Salam 1Malaysia..
Lately lots of sound here and there talking about summons they had to pay for speeding on the Penang Bridge. To be clear, the summon comes with a copy of their vehicle picture so that no confision rises.
Since early this year, many speed trap cameras have been set up along the entire bridge, even on hot sunny days and early morning office rush hours. As a results, many motorists including my companies' cars and individuals have been booked by the police.
For the benefits of all colleagues and Penang Bridge road users, I am pleased to enclosed herewith some clarifications from the PPSB with regards to the 3 different speed limits imposed on the Penang Bridge.
For easy reference, please see the pictorial summary of the speed traps attached.
PENANG BRIDGE SDN. BERHAD (PPSB) CLARIFIES SPEED LIMIT
Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd explains the different speed limits imposed while driving on the bridge.
There are three different speed limits at specific locations on the bridge.
(1) The 50 km / hr speed limit applies to entrance to the bridge from Bayan Lepas and Jelutong and the exit from the bridge to Bayan Lepas and Jelutong.
(2) The 70 km / hr limit is enforced on km 4.3 to km 8.5 for both Penang and Perai bound-vehicles, while
(3) The 80 km / hr limit is implemented from km 0.4 approaching the bridge (after toll plaza) to km 4.3 for both Penang and Perai bound-vehicles.
These speed limits are in accordance with the Road Safety Audit conducted and endorsed by the Malaysian Highway Authorities. They are meant to promote safe driving and better motoring habits.
For convenience, signages to alert drivers of the varying speed limits have been posted at the starting point of the speed limit is imposed.
p/s source were from my higher officer :)
I can understand slower speed limit of 50kph at the entrance and exits. But why have 2 different speed limits of 70kph and 80kph on the remaining parts of the bridge? This is VERY VERY confusing to the driver, unfair and probably unsafe. First, its easy for driver to whiz past the sign boards and second having to suddenly slow down in the middle of the bridge. Is the purpose to just trap drivers with fines? Can they impose ONE speed limit of 80 kph?
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