Strong compliance: Express bus passengers buckling up under the new JPJ directive that came into effect on July 1. – BERNAMApic
KUALA TERENGGANU: An express bus driver and three passengers in Terengganu have been issued summonses for not wearing seatbelts during a special nationwide operation by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) since Tuesday (July 1).
Terengganu JPJ director Zamri Samion said a total of 85 express and tour buses were inspected following the enforcement of a directive which makes it compulsory for the drivers and passengers of express and tour buses to wear seatbelts.
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"We found the level of compliance was very good, where only four summonses were issued, to a bus driver and three express bus passengers," he said during the operation in Chendering near here on Thursday (July 3) night.
To increase awareness and compliance, Zamri said the department would hold a meeting with express bus and tour bus operators next week for more intensive advocacy.
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"JPJ will not compromise on any safety-related issues, and strict action will be taken against those who fail to comply with regulations and laws," he said.
He added that any complaints on seatbelt issues can be made via the MyJPJ application or by e-mail to aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my. – Bernama
