During a special operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year, the Perak road transport department (JPJ) impounded 143 out of 24,494 motorcycles inspected, reports Bernama.
According to Perak JPJ director Mohammad Yusoff Abustan, a total of 6,039 summonses were issued to 2,511 motorcyclists for various offences since January 20 this year. The most common offences include not having a valid driving licence and/or road tax, as well as illegal modifications.
Mohammad Yusoff noted that the rate of offences decreased by about 20% compared to last year. “This indicates that awareness among motorcyclists is improving,” he said, adding that the special operation focused on traffic offences, illegal racing and illegal modifications.
In addition to motorcycles, Mohammad Yusoff said the police also found a car which had been illegally modified. “We have issued summonses, including one against an offender who altered a Perodua Kelisa into a Daihatsu, and replaced its original 600 cc engine with a 1,300 cc engine without permission,” he said.
Undercover JPJ enforcement officers were also deployed as part of a festive operation against buses, with 12 notices being issued for violations such as failing to stay in the correct lane and overtaking on double lines.
When asked if the department would act against traders selling food at traffic light areas, Mohammad Yusoff said the police would first focus on advocacy before enforcing regulations. “As stated under Regulation 10A(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, it is an offence to sell or offer goods to individuals in vehicles on roads or intersections. This disrupts traffic, endangers other road users and contributes to congestion,” he explained.
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