Transport Ministry to Implement New System to Curb Overweight Vehicles by 2025

Malaysia's Ministry of Transport is rolling out a new High-Speed Weigh-In-Motion (HS-WIM) system to address the pressing issue of overloaded heavy vehicles. 

This new system will allow for real-time monitoring of vehicle loads without requiring them to stop, improving enforcement efficiency and reducing road damage caused by overloading. The HS-WIM technology is expected to be fully operational by early 2025 and will target accident-prone areas, such as the Karak Highway, where overloading has been a persistent problem.

Overloaded vehicles, especially trucks, are not only a hazard to road safety but also contribute significantly to infrastructure damage. The Ministry's HS-WIM system aims to streamline enforcement operations, allowing authorities to detect and penalize overloaded vehicles while still in motion. This will complement ongoing efforts to manage traffic and road safety more effectively.

The new system is part of broader efforts by the government's transport and works ministries to modernize the logistics and enforcement landscape. In addition to HS-WIM, the Ministry of Transport is promoting the use of rail transport for freight to ease congestion on highways, particularly with the completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

This move is expected to significantly improve road safety, reduce congestion around key transport hubs like Port Klang, and help in the better management of heavy vehicle traffic, especially during peak hours.

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