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Table 1-2 : Summary of the Functions of Government Agencies
in Road & Transport Administration
Functions Department / Agency Involved
Planning, financing and control of road Economic Planning Unit
construction Highway Planning Unit
Design, construction and maintenance of roads and Public Work Department
highway Malaysian Highway Authority
Road Transport Department
Road licensing
Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board
State Police
Control and enforcement
Road Transport Department
Road safety Road Safety Council

Preservation of the environment Department of Environment

Town and country planning Department of Town and Country Planning

Providing urban traffic facilities Local Authorities

1.2.4 The importance of the introduction of acts related to roads

The enforcement of an Act or legislation is to protect the public’s safety and
health and to provide an efficiency in the transportation system of Malaysia.

Observation of compliance are conducted by agencies to identify important issues
of traffic law enforcement in the country, examine traditional and innovative
enforcement approaches and tools, and assess their potential to improve
compliance for increased safety on roads.

1.2.5 The importance of act enforcement aspects related to roads and road laws

 Protection of third parties against risks arising from motorized vehicles.
 Co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for transport
 Control of means of and facilities for road construction
 Protection for the environment and public health
 Justice for victims of transportation abuse.

1.3 THE CONCEPT OF ROAD LAWS AND ACTS OF TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION

Environmental Quality Act 1974. This act provides for the prevention, abatement, and control of
pollution through licensing, and mandates the conducting of an Environmental Assessment Report for
proposed public and private sector projects to determine and prevent or prepare for the environmental
consequences of the project. It was brought into effect with the implementation of a subsequent set of
specific regulations and laws.

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