In the recently concluded nationwide Ops Patuh Bersepadu 2023, more than 23,000 motorists were apprehended for driving without a valid license. The 14-day operation, which concluded on Friday (Nov 24), targeted various traffic violations and aimed to enhance road safety.
According to TheStar, during the operation, JPJ officials inspected a total of 554,372 vehicles, resulting in the issuance of 23,748 notices for driving without a license. The majority of offenders fell within the age group of 15 to 35. In addition to unlicensed driving, JPJ also issued 17,447 notices for expired road taxes, 13,857 notices for vehicles lacking insurance coverage, and 12,191 notices for technical offenses. Other notable violations included 4,902 cases of driving without vocational licenses and 2,329 cases of overloaded vehicles.
The operation targeted various traffic violations, including queue cutting, running red lights, using mobile phones while driving, and failure to use safety belts, among others. Authorities took action against 4,797 foreigners for various traffic offenses during the operation.
JPJ was also committed to enforcing rules related to the modification of vehicles not in accordance with approved technical standards. The operation aimed to address a range of traffic-related issues and promote overall road safety.
Ops Patuh Bersepadu serves as a crucial initiative to enhance road safety and raise public awareness about adhering to traffic regulations. The comprehensive operation is part of ongoing efforts to create a safer and more orderly traffic environment on Malaysian roads.
