00:00That's what we're saying. Dummy buckles are not under our control.
00:06If we are discussing with the KBDN, how to prevent the sale of dummy buckles in the market.
00:14The Transport Ministry is in talks with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to ban dummy seat belt buckles.
00:21Transport Minister Lok Siu Fook said these buckles are used to trick seat belt sensors,
00:26which can pose a threat to the safety of motorists.
00:29Lok said the Transport Ministry has no prerogative to seize or ban the accessory,
00:34despite concerns over the rising number of vehicle owners using the device instead of wearing seat belts.
00:40Last week, the Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department said about 30% of 195 offenders
00:46caught for not using their seat belts during a Chinese New Year traffic operation were using dummy buckles.
00:52Separately, Lok said the ministry would provide bus companies with guidelines on the installation of USB ports by May.
01:00This came after a man died while charging his phone on an express bus in November last year.
01:06Pan Yujo, FMT News.
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