Disabled pedestrians in Indonesia are (required) to wear signs identifying them as handicapped under new traffic regulations (passed) unanimously by parliament Tuesday.
Amendments to the Traffic and Transport Law (state) "handicapped pedestrians must wear special and clear signs which can be (easily) recognized by other road users".
The lawmaker in charge of the committee, which drafted the amendments, Ahmad Muqowam of the United Development Party, said they (were) designed to protect disabled people from road accidents.
"This is a (humanistic) act. It's for their safety on the streets," he said.
Asked what the signs should read or where people should wear them, he said this was (up) to the government to decide at a (later) date.
"All technical things will be (explained) later in government regulations," he said.
Transport experts said the law was preposterous and the government should (focus on) providing facilities such as level footpaths and wheelchair ramps (rather) than requiring people to wear signs. "It is strange when handicapped people are (asked) to carry extra burdens and obligations," Institute of Transportation Studies chairman Darmaningtyas said.
Question)
1. What are the basic rights for the disabled ?
2. What should the society do to create a fair working and living atmosphere for the disabled ?
