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Left turn allowed at six major junctions in KL even if traffic lights are red

October 4, 2012

KUALA LUMPUR: Effective today, vehicles passing through six traffic light junctions in Kuala Lumpur can turn left even if the traffic light is red, provided no vehicles or pedestrian are passing by.

Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Ahmad Phesal Talib said the six junctions involved are Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Raja Abdullah, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Raja Muda Musa Abdul Aziz.

The move is to reduce traffic congestion and City Hall had put up sign boards in the areas to inform the public, he told reporters after launching the implementation of the rule known as 'Authorised Left Turn'.

He said, the move was implemented based on the guideline and specification stipulated by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) to ensure the security of road users, especially pedestrians, was not compromised.

He said City Hall would implement the move in stages at several new locations after carrying out a feasibility study.

Currently, three locations had implemented the move, namely, in Putrajaya, Kuching, Sarawak and Kuantan in Pahang. - Bernama

Source :
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/4/nation/20121004214542&sec=nation

Who : Driver

What :Left turn allowed at six major junctions even if traffic lights are red

When : Starts from October 4, 2012

Where : Kuala Lumpur

Why : (No)

How : (No)

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