JPJ seizes two vehicles with expired road tax during Sibu operation

Borneo Post

24-04-2025

Nor Azlan (left) is seen while JPJ officers check a staff member's vehicle at JPJ Sibu.
SIBU (April 24): The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized two vehicles with road tax that had expired during an operation at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here yesterday.
JPJ Sarawak deputy director Nor Azlan Ibrahim said the car and van drivers were also issued summonses for operating vehicles with road tax that had expired for over six months.
'A total of 28 summons notices and 28 enforcement notices were also issued to drivers for various offenses during the operation,' he said in a statement.
More than 390 vehicles of various types were inspected during the operation.
Separately, JPJ Sarawak is also conducting an audit on compliance with standards and specifications involving vehicles owned by its officers and staff at all offices and branches throughout Sarawak.
Nor Azlan said the audit covered regulations on the use of tinted windows and vehicle registration numbers.
'We want the vehicles used be JPJ Sarawak officers and staff to serve as the best example and reference in terms of compliance to all established regulations, as well as being consistently safe to use on the roads.
'We also highly encourage vehicle owners in Sarawak to visit any nearby JPJ Sarawak branch to obtain accurate information about permissible modifications approved under the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987 and its subsidiary regulations,' he said.
Nor Azlan added any staff vehicles found to be non-complaint and failing the audit would be issued a notice for further investigation and action.
He said as a department responsible for enforcing road laws, it would be inappropriate to allow officers and staff to disregard the rules and set a bad example for the community.
'Compliance with road regulations and laws is not just about vehicle modifications but all aspects of road safety regulations, to ensure that the road environment, particularly in Sarawak, remains safe and conducive,' he added.