GEORGE TOWN: The police seized 65 motorcycles in an operation along Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu near Seagate, Bayan Lepas near here on Sunday (May 19) in a check on mat rempits and road bullies.
Barat Daya district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said that 342 summonses were also issued for various traffic offences, and the Road Transport Department issued 40 notices for vehicle inspections.
"We inspected hundreds of motorcycles and seized 65 motorcycles under Section 64(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he said in a statement tonight.
He said that the operation aimed to curb road bullying, ensure motorcyclists complied with existing traffic regulations, and ensure that their vehicles were according to set specifications. – Bernama
