You probably know that walkways for blind people shouldn't be used as parking spots for motorcycles. It's to make sure that people with disabilities using these paths don't get in trouble or fall.
But recently, a post on Facebook got a lot of attention. A woman talked about some motorcyclists who parked on a path meant for blind people.
Photo via Facebook (Nadiatul Farhana Mat Sihap)
In a post by Nadiatul Farhana Mat Sihap, the woman shared her upset feelings about finding motorcycles on the path.
"I'm still scared because my husband almost fell into a hole on the path the other day. We need people to know because Rapid KL (public transportation service) did their part.
“They put up signs telling people not to park on the path. If my husband hits their motorcycles and falls like dominoes, will they blame him?" she asked.
Her feelings got a lot of attention, and people online suggested ways to make those without common sense understand, “Keep writing and sharing, Nadia. People will share and they will read,” one user encouraged her.
Why is the tactile path important? It's like a guide for blind people, helping them move around public spaces by themselves and safely. Blocking or messing with these paths doesn't just make it hard for them to move; it's also really risky for them.
Kembali balik 🥺 Saya ni masih fobia suami jatuh lubang di laluan tactile hr tu 😭😭 Perlukan kesedaran orang ramai sebab...
Posted by Nadiatul Farhana Mat Sihap on Tuesday, 12 December 2023
To sum it up, everyone needs to see how important these paths are and not do things that might cause trouble for those who need them.
Making people aware and encouraging responsible actions will help make a kinder and more understanding society for everyone.