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.
