PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched a two-month nationwide special operation targeting motorcyclists.
Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the operation will focus on eight main offences by motorcycle riders, namely riding without a valid licence, without a motor vehicle licence, without insurance coverage and ignoring traffic lights.
He said the focus will also be on unauthorised modification of motorcycles, not wearing a crash helmet and illegal racing.
“This special operation is mounted following alarming statistics showing an increasing trend in the rate of fatal accidents recorded by the Royal Malaysia Police, especially involving motorcycles,” he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
Aedy Fadly said road users, especially motorcycle riders or pillion riders, are urged to always adhere to the stipulated road laws and regulations and be tolerant of other road users.
He advised the public to report complaints directly or in real-time through the MyJPJ application e-aduan@jpj application or email aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my.
