(Bandar Seri Begawan, 21st) The Deputy Permanent Secretary (Land Transport) at the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Mohamad Salihin, stated at a press conference that plans are underway to install speed monitoring devices at several designated locations in September. These devices are intended to display and remind drivers to observe the speed limit when passing through these areas.
The National Road Safety Council (MKKJR) will also launch a nationwide road safety campaign themed “Watch Your Speed, Mind the Road Conditions,” aiming to raise road safety by advising drivers to stay alert, follow speed limits, and pay close attention while driving.
He stated that the Council also intends to curb the upward trend of accidents and foster a sense of responsibility among road users.
The National Road Safety Council urges all road users to always comply with traffic rules and regulations. Drivers are also reminded to stay vigilant, ensure their driving licenses and road tax are valid, and keep their vehicles in good condition.
It further advises drivers and passengers to always fasten their seat belts, observe speed limits, reduce speed in and after rain, stay alert, and make sure intersections are clear before entering or making a U-turn.
Meanwhile, Acting Director of Traffic Control and Investigation from the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Senior Superintendent Pang Teck Ann, shared the nation’s road traffic accident report. The report is based on two categories—Motor Claim Guide (MCG): accidents involving insurance claims only, and Non-Motor Claim Guide (Non-MCG): accidents reported to the police.
He shared the number of Non-MCG cases, i.e., accidents reported and investigated by the RBPF, from 2020 to the following years 2021 to 2024, totalling 1,079 cases; these numbers have fluctuated little, with annual lows and highs between 1,043 and 1,163 cases.
This shows that the number of accident cases investigated by the RBPF each year remains relatively stable.
He shared eight main categories of accidents. From 2020 to 2024, vehicle fire accidents accounted for more than 50% of reported cases; vehicle-to-vehicle collisions made up nearly 30%; hit-and-runs accounted for 10%, often occurring in public parking lots; fatal accidents resulted in 11 to 17 deaths annually, with the highest being 18.
He stated there were 24,200 traffic violation fines in 2020, while from 2021 to 2024, the annual number of fines ranged from 14,560 to 18,288, with a focus on reducing accidents, particularly those causing injuries or fatalities. In 2024 alone, fines were imposed for unlicensed driving, unauthorized vehicle modifications, not wearing seat belts, and using mobile phones while driving.
He added that from 2022 to July this year, a total of 2,475 commercial vehicle traffic violations were recorded and fined.
The number of violations is on a downward trend, with 960 fines in 2022, 712 in 2023, 462 in 2024, and 311 so far from January 2025. Common violations include overloading, driving unsafe vehicles, tampering with speed warning devices (SWD), speeding, operating commercial/public vehicles without valid documents, and using overused or unsafe tires.
This year from January to June, such violations continue; although fatal accidents account for less than 0.1% of all reported cases, road safety remains a continuing challenge, especially in protecting lives from the top three causes of death, which are: speeding—exceeding the prescribed speed limit; not wearing seat belts—increasing the risk of serious injury or death in accidents; and making sudden turns at intersections—which often lead to severe accidents.
He stated that the Council also intends to curb the upward trend of accidents and foster a sense of responsibility among road users.
The National Road Safety Council urges all road users to always comply with traffic rules and regulations. Drivers are also reminded to stay vigilant, ensure their driving licenses and road tax are valid, and keep their vehicles in good condition.
It further advises drivers and passengers to always fasten their seat belts, observe speed limits, reduce speed in and after rain, stay alert, and make sure intersections are clear before entering or making a U-turn.
Meanwhile, Acting Director of Traffic Control and Investigation from the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Senior Superintendent Pang Teck Ann, shared the nation’s road traffic accident report. The report is based on two categories—Motor Claim Guide (MCG): accidents involving insurance claims only, and Non-Motor Claim Guide (Non-MCG): accidents reported to the police.
He shared the number of Non-MCG cases, i.e., accidents reported and investigated by the RBPF, from 2020 to the following years 2021 to 2024, totalling 1,079 cases; these numbers have fluctuated little, with annual lows and highs between 1,043 and 1,163 cases.
This shows that the number of accident cases investigated by the RBPF each year remains relatively stable.
He shared eight main categories of accidents. From 2020 to 2024, vehicle fire accidents accounted for more than 50% of reported cases; vehicle-to-vehicle collisions made up nearly 30%; hit-and-runs accounted for 10%, often occurring in public parking lots; fatal accidents resulted in 11 to 17 deaths annually, with the highest being 18.
He stated there were 24,200 traffic violation fines in 2020, while from 2021 to 2024, the annual number of fines ranged from 14,560 to 18,288, with a focus on reducing accidents, particularly those causing injuries or fatalities. In 2024 alone, fines were imposed for unlicensed driving, unauthorized vehicle modifications, not wearing seat belts, and using mobile phones while driving.
He added that from 2022 to July this year, a total of 2,475 commercial vehicle traffic violations were recorded and fined.
The number of violations is on a downward trend, with 960 fines in 2022, 712 in 2023, 462 in 2024, and 311 so far from January 2025. Common violations include overloading, driving unsafe vehicles, tampering with speed warning devices (SWD), speeding, operating commercial/public vehicles without valid documents, and using overused or unsafe tires.
This year from January to June, such violations continue; although fatal accidents account for less than 0.1% of all reported cases, road safety remains a continuing challenge, especially in protecting lives from the top three causes of death, which are: speeding—exceeding the prescribed speed limit; not wearing seat belts—increasing the risk of serious injury or death in accidents; and making sudden turns at intersections—which often lead to severe accidents.