KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 1,946 summonses were issued by the Terengganu Road Transport Department (JPJ) during the 10-day Chinese New Year (CNY) 2026 special operation, which ended on Sunday (Feb 22).
State JPJ director Mohd Zamri Samion said 18,480 vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, public service and goods vehicles, were inspected.
He said JPJ issued 258 inspection orders, 1,060 other notices and 97 tyre slips, and seized 59 vehicles during the operation involving 155 officers.
"Of the 18,480 vehicles inspected, 1,304 were penalised for nine major and technical offences.
"Offences recorded included expired motor vehicle licences, no insurance, crossing double lines, carrying hazardous loads, and driving without a competent driving licence (CDL)," he said at a press briefing here on Sunday night.
Zamri said 10 road traffic deaths were recorded during the operation, up by four from last year’s operation, including eight motorcyclists.
"This year's operation recorded 213 offences involving motorcyclists and pillion riders not wearing helmets, increasing the risk of fatality in the event of an accident," he added. – Bernama
