Don't get caught! Cycling Laws in Malaysia. A lawyer's point of view.

What does a lawyer have to say about the law in Malaysia on cycling.
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[@vintagedigital108]

Would you see in the future that Malaysia will be scooter, skateboard and cycling friendly? I remember skateboarding to uni everyday in Sydney, Australia.

[@melvintanchannel]

There is always hope 😂 but honestly... Malaysia is very safe to do those activities is just the roads and terrain and weather makes it hard to skate scoot or cycle to work... And offices have no bath facility. I remember I use to cycle and even roller blade to school too but it was dangerous because it was 8km away and hilly terrain and I have to skate on roads shared by traffic... I guess really depends if u r willing to rough it out... To be same with other countries... Not in the near future because Malaysia have some things to resolve... But the Malaysian people are courteous by default so the people are ready.

[@velanrama]

Good educational video, should be included Malaysian cycling 101.

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha ya ya.... All cyclist should promote this.

[@100toeface]

The solution is bicycle lanes and ebikes with very good mid drive torque sensors. This lets you maintain the cycling feeling while providing assist so you don't overheat on the uphill.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea.... Honestly... The temptation to ebike is so high cuz it's so fun... Hahahaha....

[@albertlee3914]

Thanks. Relevant topic always. Law vs Road Users

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea thanks... Some really helpful info

[@mavericklimsk]

In Singapore, helmet is mandatory if riding on public roads.

[@melvintanchannel]

As it should hahaha Malaysia have lots of things to update..

[@yusoffkadir6945]

I think a highway especially tolled highway is for motor vehicles only. Hence a cyclist is not allowed to ride on highway. Same goes to pedestrian is not allowed to walk on foot.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea just by law... Not everything is executed correctly sadly... And needs to be updated.

[@Andychungkring]

A very good topic. 👍👍👍

[@melvintanchannel]

It is thanks to leesh 😘

[@twowheelsonebike]

Friendliest cylist in Klang Valley!

[@melvintanchannel]

Can't beat that... Leesh is like the friendliest person alive 😂

[@imleesh]

Hi Tim! Thank you for the kind words!

[@givemeyoursoul5203]

Is it legal to tell a fellow cyclist "just another corner and we're there" when its actually another 500 corners ahead?

[@melvintanchannel]

Absolutely legal.. This is what I do... When there is 3 more climbs I just tell ppl OK last climb 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beavc]

How about your group tell you santai and rolling 25 to 28km/h...ended up pulling and rolling at 33-35km/h😅

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha ya la... That one legal hahaha 😂

[@beavc]

@@melvintanchannel all con man! Hahahahaha nearly forget…recovery ride!! Absolutely illegal hahahahaha

[@melvintanchannel]

Ahahahaha All. Cyclist... Can't expect less 😂🤣😂🤣

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Mandatory helmets in NZ and Australia killed cycling. Keep it voluntary pls👍 ...also FYI no helmet on the market today can save you from concussion only non major injuries. I crashed at low speed and no injuries but still a concussion...just my experience✌️

[@melvintanchannel]

U r right... Just last month a cyclist in Malaysia with a usd300 helmet crashed and had a concussion and was hospitalised for a few days...

[@velanrama]

Without a helmet, it could have been worse

[@GabrielAuYong]

Terbaik 👍

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro 😘

[@robertwong2412]

A question for the lawyers, are fixed gear bikes (fixies) legal in Malaysia ?

[@melvintanchannel]

I am no lawyer here... But not sure.... Hahaha I guess shud he ok as long as got breaks and bell which is priority... If no breaks den kenot... Fixed bikes need to install breaks...cannot depend on locking it's wheel.

[@Whoami12000]

Everytime a police see me cycling they ask me to pecut pecut/sprint sprint

[@melvintanchannel]

Aduh.... Hahaha police officer also probably another kaki kayuh.. Hahaha

[@aimanzailani3837]

Maybe the kl car free morning can be kl car free day, from a small targeted area to a larger one 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@melvintanchannel]

Susah also concentrated of 1000 cyclist in one small area chaos 🤣🤣🤣

[@aimanzailani3837]

@@melvintanchannel make sense🤣

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha u see like kadang kala pères is like carnival wei ratus ratus hahaha fun la but sure motorist kecam 😂

[@qihengwang8506]

Hi, Sorry I'am bad at English , Can i ride bicycle in motorcycle lane and pesdestrian lane(walkway beside road)? And also can i install both reflective Front White Light and Rear Red Light that wont light itself instead of the battery one? 🙏

[@melvintanchannel]

Heya ur English is fine.. You can cycle motorbike lane but Not pedestrian walk way. Reflective lights are fine... But again... If a police should stop u just listen and don't argue... Usually nothing happens... Better get a battery light if possible... MR DIY very cheap LOL

[@gomitch2]

Advice Needed: I am bicycling from Ipoh to Singapore from Oct 12 to 18th. Can I use Highway 1 all the way?

[@melvintanchannel]

That is a good question..... Usually u need to follow the trunk roads... Away from Expressway ... As those you are not allowed to cycle... Certain highways are OK...

[@manrasta5641]

Don't look for trouble unless trouble trouble you

[@melvintanchannel]

@manrasta5641 u r spot on!

[@kaptajnsejersen6303]

How are the roads to cycle compared to Indonesia?

[@melvintanchannel]

I've never had the chance to cycle in Indonesia.... But I would guess like all countries there are some good roads and bad roads... Lol

[@velanrama]

WCE Expressway has digital and physical signs showing cycling is not allowed in the highway😢. Sad as the views are beautiful.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea lo... Perhaps they should allow cyclist from 6am to 9am weekend 😂😂😂😂😂

[@malepig003]

Is it mandatory to bring a IC with us while cycling?

[@imleesh]

Hi Zijeat, it is mandatory to still bring your IC because there is always the chance that a law emforcement officer can ask you to show your IC. It is then an offence when you cannot produce your IC.

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha ic should be with you even when you go public toilet... 😂

[@douglasyong6939]

Does the rear lights have to be red?

[@melvintanchannel]

Yup checked with leesh red light is a must

[@Manasseh_Tribe]

How about law enforcement officer not even sure acts and simply enforced to public?

[@melvintanchannel]

Guess like what leesh said just comply jher and when in court hope the judge is leniant... Don't get into an argument with the enforcer... Nanti lagi teruk.

[@Ruben123-um7wy]

Im 11 so is it allowed to cycle to my bike to my school its 3km away

[@melvintanchannel]

Wow... Those days back in the 1980s I cycle to school... Those days less car and safer... Now a days... Not so safe I feel... Lol

[@JxtoGames]

Arent cyclists considered pedestrians? In other words, cant they be used on footpaths because bicycles are not considered vehicles, and the article only references a law regarding vehicles? Edit: After doing my own research, im not sure what to think. According to Malaysia Road Traffic Rules, 1959: Vehicles arent allowed on footpaths. The only exceptions are vehicles for disabled people, prams for babies, or any toy vehicle driven by a child under 12. According to ROAD TRANSPORT ACT 1987 ―vehicle means a structure capable of moving or being moved or used for the conveyance of any person or thing and which maintains contact with the ground when in motion; That sounds like a done deal right? But I have a few problems with this. 1. This means that things like travel suitcases, wheelbarrows, or anything that moves but maintains in contact with the ground is considered a vehicle. So are all tourists who walk around with their travel suitcases essentially criminals? What about the auntie that is just bringing home groceries in her pull bag? 2. These 2 statements come from entirely different documents. The Malaysia Road Traffic Rules, 1959 document doesnt specify what are vehicles. And while Road Transport Act 1987 does specify what are vehicles, they do not explicitly deny bicycles access to footpaths. 3. I havent been to malaysia in a long time, but Im pretty damn sure there are a ton of people who just ride their bikes everywhere and anywhere, including footpaths. In fact, Ive heard that bicycles can go on footpaths from more people, than Ive heard that bicycles cant, this video and the article the video references being the only time Ive heard that bicycles are not allowed on footpaths. 4. Most places in the world allow bicycles on footpaths. Id find it surprising that Malaysia would be one of the few countries that are so cautious of traffic safety, considering that 99% of the people on the road arent.

[@melvintanchannel]

Maybe becuz bicycles has wheels so considered as vehicles... LOL...

[@JxtoGames]

@@melvintanchannel By that logic, a wheelbarrow is considered a vehicle. Also by that logic, skateboards, wheelchairs, inline skates are not allowed to be on footpaths since theyre considered vehicles.

[@melvintanchannel]

😂🤣 True....

[@ambroseling2053]

Can we ride on SUKE Highway?

[@melvintanchannel]

I dun think so ... Hahaha but I dun seethe. I. Cycling sign la... LOL.

[@babyrabies]

if i drink and cycle then ran over a stray, how much will i be fined?

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha stray I dun think got any fine kot... Law states must cycle with 2 hands on the bar... But believe that means cannot cycle while holding an object throughtout the ride... But occasional water drink shud be fine depends on court I suppose... But very grey... Especially since the law is 1959 😅

[@yunusakthar9732]

Do we need permit to cycle on the highway?

[@melvintanchannel]

Nope... No permit needed... Unless u r organising an event... But if it's just cycling casual in a group not needed... Just avoid expressway or roads with tolls as usually those roads have no cycling sign boards.

[@360Scuderia]

So does that mean a fixie is an illegal bike?

[@melvintanchannel]

So it seems...

[@imleesh]

What would be against the law is a fixie bike used on the road and if it doesn’t have brakes at the front and rear wheel. So if you ride the fixie brakeless and on the road, yah, this would break the law under the Road Traffic Rules.

[@velanrama]

@@imleesh This is a more correct answer👍

[@kinmeng.cycling]

Leesh my idol 😊

[@melvintanchannel]

He is. He is super awesome wei

[@badhusin]

Are you saying that wearing a helmet is not compulsory but a bell is?

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha like leesh said the law is outdated.... Hahaha since 1959 bro... Anyway bell will save u when u fall... Make sure ring ring in time 😂

[@badhusin]

@@melvintanchannel aiyoo,,,very funny la the law...anyway where got time to ring ring when u fall...if you fall, then you fall la...haha

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol

[@alfredyoyo9420]

Helmet is compulsory. Becuz it transforms u into a cyclist, hensem haha

[@melvintanchannel]

Auto hensem 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexmark9147]

Stupid law. Helmet not mandatory???😂

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol dun worry ring will save the day 😂