As part of a new traffic management plan with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), motorcyclists are prohibited from entering the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) during this weekend’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from October 2 to 4, reports Bernama.
According to SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif, since the circuit began operations 27 years ago, unrestricted access to all types of vehicles had proven to be the major cause of severe traffic congestion every time a mega motorsports event was held.
“From 1999 until now, we have not been very strategic in terms of traffic control as we allowed all vehicles to enter, resulting in heavy traffic flow and congestion in and out of the circuit. So, this time we are restricting private vehicles and prohibiting members of the public from entering SIC on motorcycles to reduce congestion, while making it easier for police to control traffic,” he said.
