Motorcyclists tend to be over represented in road accident statistics so Yamaha is making special effort to get riders to stay safe and one of the easiest way for a motorcyclist to stay safe is to be seen.
Jointly organised with the Malaysian Motorcycle and Scooter Dealers Association, they have broken down the message to six simple to understand points, which are;
- Avoid blind spot of other vehicles,
- Stay visible -Motorcyclist has to be always visible to other road users.
- Make sure the head and tail lights are functioning to help motorcyclist stay visible at night and day plus in adverse weather condition.
- Wear bright and reflective riding wear - this will definitely help riders stay visible. Bright clothing and use reflective material is particularly useful at night.
- Keep a good distance from other vehicles. This is to avoid the risk for the motorcyclist not stopping in time due to emergency braking.
The campaign also offers free 15-point safety check of motorcycles at the following time and location
Date / Day
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Location
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Venue
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31 Jul. Tuesday
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Selangor
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Sungai Besi,
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01 Aug.
Wednesday
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Melaka
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Kompleks Duyung, Semabok
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02 Aug. Thursday
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Johor
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Padang Kampung
Abdullah, Segamat
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08 Aug.
Wednesday
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Perak
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Menara Condong,
Teluk Intan
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09 Aug.
Thursday
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Penang
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Komplek Sukan
SONY, Seberang Jaya
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10 Aug. Friday
|
Kedah
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|
Tapak Gerai
Makan, Stadium Darul Aman
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Press release after the jump
PRESS RELEASE
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The 14th
Yamaha ‘Balik Kampung’ Road Safety Campaign 2012
Be
Seen, Stay Safe
_________________________________________________________________________
31 July, Kuala Lumpur – Motorcyclists are reminded to take responsibility to ensure that their motorcycles are in roadworthy
condition before starting their ‘Balik
Kampung’ journey home for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive holidays.
The 14th Yamaha ‘Balik
Kampung’ Road Safety Campaign jointly organised by the Malaysia Motorcycle
& Scooter Dealers Association (MMSDA) and Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) is
aimed at educating all motorcyclists to cultivate safe riding habits and to prioritize
vehicle maintenance.
The campaign, being an annual event in
its 14th year running, is certainly a means in complementing the
efforts of Jabatan Keselamatan Jalan Raya (JKJR) to promote road safety
awareness and education.
The theme for this year’s campaign is “Be
Seen, Stay Safe” with message
of being conspicuous can save lives. It incorporates six key elements for the
motorcyclists to focus on. Firstly, avoid blind spot of other vehicles,
secondly, motorcyclist has to be always visible to other road users. This is
followed by functional head and tail lights to help motorcyclist stay visible
at night and day plus in adverse weather condition. Next, wearing bright and
reflective riding wear will definitely help riders stay visible. Riders are
encouraged to always wear bright clothing and use reflective material while
riding at night. Another key element is to keep a good distance from other
vehicles. This is to avoid the risk for the motorcyclist not stopping in time
due to emergency braking.
Apart from creating awareness, HLYM will
conduct 15-point safety checks on all motorcycles and advise motorcyclists on
the importance of periodic maintenance and carry out Yamaha Safety Riding
Science demonstration (YSRS) to educate motorcyclists on safety riding skills
from a scientific approach at all six locations, starting from Sungai Besi
Toll Plaza ,
this year.
To further explain the need to stay
safe on the roads, FKR Tyre Manufacturer will station its technical advisors at
each location to conduct checks and educate motorcyclist on tyre maintenance.
In addition, 100 new SIRIM approved helmets will be given away to replace
unsafe or old helmets at each location, courtesy of KHI Helmets and AEON Credit
Service. Participant of 15 points maintenance check will receive a free safety
vest, courtesy of P&O Insurance, and a Yamaha booklet featuring the
highlights of the event & safety tips plus reflective stickers.
_____________________________________________________________
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor will conduct
the 14th Yamaha ‘Balik Kampung’ Road Safety Campaign at the
following locations starting at 9am:
Date / Day
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Location
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Venue
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31 Jul. Tuesday
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Selangor
|
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Sungai Besi,
|
01 Aug.
Wednesday
|
Melaka
|
|
Kompleks Duyung, Semabok
|
02 Aug. Thursday
|
Johor
|
|
Padang Kampung
Abdullah, Segamat
|
08 Aug.
Wednesday
|
Perak
|
|
Menara Condong,
Teluk Intan
|
09 Aug.
Thursday
|
Penang
|
|
Komplek Sukan
SONY, Seberang Jaya
|
10 Aug. Friday
|
Kedah
|
|
Tapak Gerai
Makan, Stadium Darul Aman
|
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