Road Transport Department’s Operation Tunggak Sees 182 Drivers and 163 Vehicles with Outstanding Summons
Operation Tunggak Results in Seizure of 16 Thai Vehicles and Issuance of 619 Notices
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) conducted Operation Tunggak from January 1 to 24, involving vehicles from Thailand. The operation aimed to ensure that drivers or vehicle owners settled their outstanding summonses. According to JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, a total of 182 drivers and 163 vehicles were found to have outstanding summonses.
Common Offences and Seized Vehicles
During the operation, issues related to the International Circulation Permit, driving without a licence, and technical violations, including tinted windows, were the common offences. A total of 16 vehicles registered in Thailand were seized during the operation.
JPJ Inspections and Actions
JPJ inspected a total of 2,010 drivers and 1,811 vehicles, of which 182 drivers and 163 vehicles were found to have outstanding summonses. The department also detected and imposed action against 172 vehicles, issuing a total of 619 notices (JPJ (P) 22) to the vehicle owners and drivers from Thailand who committed offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333).
Fines Collected and Future Enforcement
JPJ collected a total of RM425,104 from 332 outstanding summonses. According to Aedy Fadly, the department will continue to enforce against Thai vehicles to enhance the Perception of Being Caught (POBC) to improve road traffic regulation compliance among foreign nationals.
Introduction of Body Cameras for JPJ Officers
The introduction of body cameras among JPJ officers, which Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced, is also underway. According to Aedy Fadly, the offer letters for the procurement of body cameras will be issued to selected companies in August or September this year.
Conclusion
Operation Tunggak is an effort by the Road Transport Department to ensure that all vehicles, including those from Thailand, comply with the laws and regulations of Malaysia. The department will continue to enforce against non-compliant vehicles to maintain the safety and order of the country’s roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the purpose of Operation Tunggak?
Operation Tunggak aimed to ensure that drivers or vehicle owners settled their outstanding summonses. - How many drivers and vehicles were found to have outstanding summonses?
A total of 182 drivers and 163 vehicles were found to have outstanding summonses. - What were the common offences during the operation?
Issues related to the International Circulation Permit, driving without a licence, and technical violations, including tinted windows, were the common offences. - How much was collected from outstanding summonses?
JPJ collected a total of RM425,104 from 332 outstanding summonses.