KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Road Safety Council has urged the government and the judiciary to consider establishing Special Road Accident Courts nationwide to expedite cases involving fatalities and serious injuries.
Council member Lee Lam Thye said dedicated courts or tribunals would enable faster case resolution, ensure timely compensation and strengthen accountability among road users.
He noted that road accident cases often take years to conclude due to court congestion and procedural delays, placing additional strain on victims and their families.
“Justice delayed is justice denied,” he said in a statement, emphasising that prolonged legal processes deny victims timely closure and fair compensation.
The call comes following a recent fatal crash in Klang, Selangor, where a 28-year-old man was charged with the murder over the death of a motorcyclist at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
R. Saktygaanapathy was charged with causing the death of Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, at Jalan Raya Barat, Klang, at 11.47am on March 29.
Lee added that specialised courts would allow judges to build expertise in handling technical evidence, including accident reconstruction, medical reports and vehicle forensics, resulting in more consistent and efficient rulings while helping to ease the backlog in existing courts.
“Faster prosecution and sentencing would serve as a strong deterrent against reckless driving, speeding, and drunk driving,” he added.
He emphasised that swift justice would reinforce public confidence and promote safer road behaviour.
“Victims and their families should not have to wait years for justice. Swift justice strengthens accountability, and stronger accountability makes our roads safer for everyone,” he said. — Bernama
