In a startling revelation, officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Perak seized an ambulance after discovering that its road tax had expired a staggering 13 years ago. The incident unfolded when officers from the Motorcycle Enforcement Unit (UPB) pulled over the ambulance during their patrol along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Ipoh, as detailed in a Facebook post by Perak JPJ.

Using the Smart Management Enforcement Device (SMED) for checks, officers revealed that both the license and road tax for the ambulance had expired on March 5, 2010. The gravity of the situation was further highlighted as the ambulance was in the midst of transporting a patient to Sultanah Bayrun Hospital (HRPB) when it was stopped.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to intensify its advocacy program, emphasising the significance of valid licenses for motorists and motorcyclists, particularly among school students. Datuk Rospiagus Taha, the director-general of JPJ, announced plans to encourage 23,000 individuals aged 16 to 35, including students riding motorcycles without a license, to obtain their driving licenses within the next six months.

While JPJ acknowledges the challenges faced by students who rely on motorcycles for commuting to school, legal action will not be taken during this advocacy phase. Instead, the focus is on educating and creating awareness. Taha stated, “We will not take legal action because we are in the advocacy phase and at the same time, we also understand the constraints facing students who need to ride motorcycles to get to school.”

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Both existing owners and new customers have the opportunity to purchase the “Stealth” Pack, subtly amplifying the comprehensive blend of performance, agility, technology, and everyday usability that defines Jaguar, coupled with the unique electrified driving experience of the I-PACE.