Unlicensed driving tops list in Johor RTD festive crackdown

 

RTD officers checking the licenses of motorists during operation in Johor. - Pic courtesy of RTD

JOHOR BARU: Some 5,744 traffic summonses were issued by the Johor Road Transport Department (RTD) enforcement officers during a week-long operation held in conjunction with the recent Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations.

Driving without a valid licence topped the list of offences during the June 4 to 10 operations, followed closely by 1,163 cases of expired road tax and 1,021 motorists caught without insurance coverage.

The enforcement operation targeted high-risk road offences and unsafe vehicles to reduce accidents and fatalities during the festive period.

State RTD director Azmil Zainal Adnan said 45,395 vehicles were inspected across the state, with 5,573 P22 notices issued for various offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 and Land Public Transport Act 2010.

The P22 notice, is an order for inspection involving five main offences, namely failing to comply with traffic lights, driving on emergency lanes, using mobile phones while driving, overtaking at double lines and speeding.

Eighty-three vehicles were seized after it was found to be unfit for road use, including 66 motorcycles, nine cars, and eight other vehicles.

RTD also recorded 169 summonses for various serious traffic violations.

Azmil said motorists continued to flout traffic laws by queue-jumping, overtaking on double lines, running red lights, abusing emergency lanes and using mobile phones while driving, despite repeated warnings, awareness campaigns and road safety programmes.

"Failure to wear helmets and seat belts was another common offence flagged during the operation.

"These reckless behaviours continue to be key contributors to fatal accidents," said Azmil in a statement yesterday.

He said the non-compliance to the law is worrying trend especially among private vehicle users, adding RTD will not compromise with individuals or companies who blatantly flout road safety laws.

Enforcement efforts will continue to ensure a safer road environment for all.

Azmil urged road users to report traffic offences via the MyJPJ app or email at aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my. - NST