Road Transport Department Steps Up Efforts to Ensure Road Safety During Chinese New Year
JPJ Conducts Special Operation to Enforce Road Safety Regulations
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) conducted a special operation from January 20 to ensure the safety of roads during the Chinese New Year celebration. The operation, which aimed to clamp down on errant vehicles and drivers, resulted in a total of 429,423 vehicles being checked, with 724 seized for various offences.
Notices Issued for Offences
During the operation, more than 107,000 notices were issued by the JPJ for various offences. The most frequent offence was related to expired road tax or lack of insurance, with 29,994 cases, followed by 20,414 cases of expired or lack of driving licence, and 15,610 cases of technical offences, including those related to tyres and brakes.
Drop in Notices Issued
Interestingly, Aedy Fadly Ramli, JPJ director-general, noted that the number of notices issued had dropped by half from last year’s operation. This suggests that the department’s efforts to educate the public on road safety regulations may be bearing fruit.
Efforts to Ensure Road Safety
The JPJ’s special operation was part of its ongoing efforts to ensure road safety in Malaysia. The department has been working tirelessly to educate the public on the importance of road safety and to reduce the number of accidents on Malaysian roads. The operation was also aimed at discouraging reckless driving and promoting responsible behavior among drivers.
Conclusion
The JPJ’s special operation during the Chinese New Year celebration is a positive step towards ensuring road safety in Malaysia. The drop in notices issued suggests that the department’s efforts to educate the public on road safety regulations are effective. As the country continues to grapple with the issue of road safety, it is essential that the JPJ and other relevant authorities continue to work together to promote a culture of responsible driving and to ensure the safety of all road users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the purpose of the JPJ’s special operation?
A: The purpose of the operation was to ensure the safety of roads during the Chinese New Year celebration and to clamp down on errant vehicles and drivers.
Q: How many vehicles were checked during the operation?
A: A total of 429,423 vehicles were checked during the operation.
Q: What was the most frequent offence detected during the operation?
A: The most frequent offence was related to expired road tax or lack of insurance, with 29,994 cases.
Q: How many notices were issued during the operation?
A: More than 107,000 notices were issued during the operation.