Navigating the Road to Safety: A Comprehensive Analysis on Level of Enhancing Road Safety Among Motorcyclists in Selangor

• Published in: Contributions to Finance and Accounting
• Main Author: Abdullah F.I.; Abd Hamid S.N.F.; Zaini M.H.; Wahib N.; Muslim S.
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85212469233&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-031-67547-8_39&partnerID=40&md5=5f02a062d82412129a1707916fc71bc4

Road traffic crashes are a global concern, claiming 1.2 to 1.3 million lives annually, with a significant impact on low- and middle-income countries, where they account for 80% of such fatalities and result in economic losses of around 5% of GDP. The increasing number of motor vehicles exacerbates this issue, making road traffic crashes the leading cause of death for individuals aged 15–29 years in these regions. Due to this gap, this study focuses on Malaysia, where motorcyclists represent the highest number of road traffic fatalities. By surveying 500 motorcyclists from high-risk districts in Selangor state—Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Kajang—this research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of road safety measures and policy enforcement. The methodology targets motorcyclists aged 16–40, providing a balanced gender representation to offer comprehensive insights into enhancing road safety for this vulnerable group. Hence, the findings indicate that the level of enhancing road safety among motorcyclists is moderate. This situation urges that the current rules need to be updated to address the challenges in today’s globalized world. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.