THE proposed use of special vehicle plate for persons with disabilities (PwD) has been deemed appropriate and timely to enable enforcement action to be taken against those who misuse PwD facilities.
Senator Ras Adiba Radzi said the move would indirectly enhance public awareness to not misuse the facilities meant for the disabled, especially at parking lots.
“On behalf of the PwD, I welcome the proposal to use the special plate for PwD to replace the PwD vehicle stickers so that we can take action against those who misuse the facilities meant for the PwD, especially their parking spaces.
“The vehicle registration plate will have a ‘wheelchair’ symbol in blue, which is the standard PwD colour used nationwide,” she told reporters at the Parliament lobby here Tuesday.
She said the use of the special plate would also enable guardians or family members of the PwD to overcome movement restriction, especially at public places.
Ras Adiba also called on building owners to provide disabled-friendly facilities at their premises.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has agreed to the proposal after taking into account the interests and needs of the disabled and their beneficiaries for their mobility and safety.
