Compliance Study of Road Furniture Specifications

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the traffic signals and road signboards along the route from the AMJ junction to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Abdul Rahman Yaakub (SMKDARY), Merlimau, complied with the standards established by the Public Works Department (JKR).  Since they offer direction, issue warnings, and guarantee the safe and orderly flow of traffic, road signs and traffic lights are crucial parts of the traffic management system. However, it was discovered that a number of traffic signals and road signs did not meet the requirements. These included physical deterioration, faded colours, lack of reflectivity, and improper installation, all of which decreased the signs' effectiveness and compromised road safety. This study's primary goal is to evaluate these two components' adherence to JKR specifications and highlight any that fall short of the necessary requirements. Field observation and interviews with JKR officers are the two primary approaches used in this study. While the interview with JKR sought official information about the real requirements used as references in the evaluation, the field observation was carried out to evaluate the road signs and traffic lights' physical condition, colour, reflectivity, and placement. In order to determine problems and areas in need of development, the gathered data was examined and contrasted with JKR standards. It is anticipated that the results of this study will assist local authorities in identifying road furniture that does not comply with regulations and increase awareness of the significance of following specifications to guarantee road safety.