6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 LAND TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM By: Pehin Abu Bakar Apong Minister of Communications BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 1

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Introduction In Brunei Darussalam, the Ministry of Communications is responsible for Transportation and Communications. Ensuring transportation the safest possible is the primary aim; Declaration of year 2009 as “The Year For Enhancing Safety” for the Ministry of Communications and the Departments under It. 2

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Towards a Sophisticated Society and Excellence In Communications For Enhancing National Competitiveness. Vision To Provide Safe, Efficient, Accessible, and Secure Communications So As To Enhance National Competitiveness and Quality Of Life In The Knowledge-Based Economy. Mission 3

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Transportation Policy Direction Invest in quality and sufficient public transport facilities to enable better connectivity while at the same time creating a safe multi-modal connection internally as well as internationally; Improve cross-border movement of goods and people; Establish safest transportation system; Address fuel consumption 4

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Number of Motor Vehicles on the Road (1994 – 2008) 5

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Statistics on Fatal Accidents ( ) 6

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April COMPARISON ON ROAD DEATH WITH OTHER COUNTRIES 2006

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Two Land Transportation Committees Established 1. Road Safety Council Advisory role on land transportation safety 2. Motor Transport Licensing Authority Licensing of commercial & public transport vehicles 8

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Legislations Governing Land Transportation 1. Road Traffic Act2. Road Traffic Regulations 9

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 Road Safety Council Focus Road safety education for children Driver training, testing and licensing Road safety public campaign Economic Environment Management of Road Safety Emergency assistance to road accident victims Road accident costing Road safety research Partnership and Collaboration Traffic legislation Traffic law and law enforcement Road accident Data Systems Safe planning and design of roads Improvement of hazardous locations Vehicle road worthiness and safety standards EngineeringEnforcement EducationEnvironment 10

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 implementations Revising and enhancing the enactment on fines and summons to deter law breakers Frequent road blocks by Police Force and by Land Transport enforcements Introduction of new road barriers to reduce accidents Assessment of potentially hazardous spots Increased education programmes done together with the private sector Efforts to enhance Learner drivers curriculum 11

6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting April 2009 THANK YOU 12