KUALA LUMPUR: About 380 summonses were issued for various offences, including two buses which did not have tour guides, following an integrated operation at the Sungai Besi toll plaza.
City Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said 2,041 vehicles were inspected during the operation, which started at about 8.30am yesterday.
“We issued 382 summonses for various offences, including those without valid driving licence and road tax, as well as overloading.
“We also seized 21 vehicles while four men tested positive for drugs,” he told reporters after the operation ended.
Among other offences detected were two buses which did not have tour guides.
“It is a serious offence as it could endanger the passengers and tarnish the reputation of the tourism industry,” he added.
“Immediate seizure action was taken under Section 80(1) of the Land Public Transport Act,” he said.
He stressed that licensed tour bus operators who fail to comply with licence conditions, including the requirement to provide licensed tour guides, will face strict action without prior notice, including vehicle seizure and legal proceedings.
Hamidi said they would continue to conduct continuous enforcement to instil discipline among road users.
“Our ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of all road users,” he said.
On a related matter, Hamidi said KL JPJ issued 137,192 summonses throughout last year.
“It is a slight reduction compared to 145,542 summonses issued in 2024.
“We also seized 955 vehicles last year due to various offences,” he said.
Among the top offences last year were expired driving licence, road tax, as well as not having vehicle insurance.
“We also noticed tinted windows which did not follow specifications, as well as overloading (for heavy vehicles),” he added.
Hamidi reminded road users to ensure their driving licence, road tax and insurance are valid.
“We also urge all road users to channel information on traffic offences to MyJPJ: e-Aduan or email aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my,” he said.
