In a sweeping nationwide effort to enhance road safety, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) inspected over 12,000 vehicles across several states on New Year’s Eve, resulting in significant enforcement actions. The operation, spanning Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, and Terengganu, targeted traffic law compliance, especially among motorcyclists, and involved collaborative efforts with agencies like the Immigration Department and National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK).
Kuala Lumpur: 731 Vehicles Penalized, 117 Impounded
In the federal capital, authorities inspected 5,094 vehicles, issuing penalties to 731 for various offences. Among these, 117 vehicles—including 101 motorcycles—were impounded. According to JPJ Kuala Lumpur director Hamidi Adam, the operation, starting at 8 pm, prioritized safety and legal compliance.
Authorities detained 30 foreign drivers from Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka during the inspections. Meanwhile, the AADK conducted urine tests on 26 individuals, with three testing positive for methamphetamine or opiate drugs. A separate traffic operation targeting reckless motorcyclists resulted in 38 motorcycles being seized and 92 summonses issued for violations such as driving without a license and improper vehicle modifications.
Selangor: Largest Operation with 7,124 Vehicles Inspected
Selangor witnessed the most extensive operation, with 7,124 vehicles inspected. Authorities issued 827 notices for offences, including 173 cases of driving without a license and 103 instances of expired road tax. Additionally, three individuals tested positive for drug use during AADK screenings, said state JPJ director Azrin Borhan.
Pahang: Over 550 Summonses Issued
In Pahang, JPJ conducted a four-hour operation at five locations, inspecting 2,741 vehicles and issuing 555 summonses for various traffic violations. State JPJ director Syed Ahmad Khairulanwar Alyahya reported that 25 motorcycles were impounded during the joint operation with the Royal Malaysia Police.
Perak: Focus on Unlicensed Drivers and Expired Licenses
Perak’s operation at Persiaran Meru Raya 3 resulted in 271 summonses issued from 750 vehicles inspected. State JPJ director Mohammad Yusoff Abustan noted that unlicensed driving and expired vehicle licenses were the most common violations. Authorities impounded 25 vehicles, including 21 motorcycles, three cars, and one other vehicle, while two individuals tested positive for drugs.
Penang and Terengganu: Large-Scale Actions Against Motorcyclists
In Penang, inspections focused on the Butterworth Outer Ring Road and major bridges, with 135 motorcyclists issued summonses and eight motorcycles seized. Meanwhile, Terengganu’s two-month special motorcycle operation led to 6,267 summonses issued for traffic violations and 231 motorcycles impounded for extreme modifications.
Nationwide and Border Operations
JPJ also launched a border-specific operation, Ops Tunggak, in Perlis, Kedah, Perak, and Kelantan, aimed at deterring traffic offences by foreign drivers. Drivers with outstanding summonses were required to settle fines on the spot.
Additionally, a special nationwide Puspakom operation inspected 4,945 vehicles at 37 Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centres. This initiative resulted in actions against 1,093 vehicles, including 21 impounded for serious technical and non-technical violations.
Commitment to Safer Roads
JPJ senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan emphasized the department’s dedication to road safety and law enforcement, especially during peak traffic periods like New Year’s Eve. These operations underline JPJ’s commitment to ensuring compliance and reducing road accidents across Malaysia.
