KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,000 summonses have been issued to commercial vehicles in a special operation from Sept 1 to 17.
The operation, codenamed Ops Khas Gempur Kenderaan Perdagangan, is being conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said 1,672 summonses were issued to commercial vehicles for various offences during this period.
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"We inspected 8,225 commercial vehicles – 3,389 goods vehicles and 4,836 public service vehicles – and issued 1,672 summonses for various offences.
"Eight commercial vehicles were also seized, including a tipper lorry, two roll-on roll-off (roro) lorries, and five small cargo lorries, found in serious and repeated violation of regulations," he told reporters at an operation site near the Sungai Besi toll plaza on Thursday (Sept 18).
Hamidi said statistics showed that non-compliance levels remain worrying, requiring consistent and comprehensive enforcement.
"The operation is being carried out at key locations around Kuala Lumpur, and involves thorough checks on documents, technical compliance, and physical inspections of vehicles.
"Offenders face immediate action, including summonses, inspection orders, or vehicle seizure," he added.
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The operation will continue until Dec 31.
"This is part of JPJ’s ongoing efforts to strengthen road safety compliance, particularly within the goods transportation and public service sectors.
"The crackdown follows a spike in road accidents involving commercial vehicles, some of which have resulted in fatalities and serious injuries," he said.
Hamidi added that poor vehicle maintenance, failure to comply with technical specifications, and negligent or unethical driving behaviour were among the main causes of such accidents.
"The special operation is focused on four major offences: continuous driving on the right lane, overtaking on double lines, expired motor vehicle licences (LKM) and insurance, and failure to comply with construction and use specifications.
"These offences fall under the Road Transport Act 1987, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, and the Land Public Transport Act 2010," he said.
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Aside from enforcement, KL JPJ also emphasises education, with officers conducting briefings at inspection sites to explain offences and corrective measures, Hamidi said.
"We will not compromise with any party that violates the rules, including owners and drivers who neglect or deliberately ignore safety aspects,” he stressed.
He also urged the public to report traffic violations through the MyJPJ app (e-Aduan) or via e-mail at aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my, with complete details such as registration number of the offending vehicle, location, date and time.
"We remain committed to ensuring that all vehicles on the road comply with the law in the interest of public safety," he added.
