DBKL removes 18 illegally parked m-cycles at Bangsar LRT station
In a statement today, City Hall said it acted on public complaints on illegally parked vehicles and would continue periodic enforcement.
"In the latest enforcement exercise, 18 motorcycles were towed to DBKL's vehicle impound depot in Jalan Pahang for further action, including issuing compounds.
"DBKL issued 70 compounds for various traffic offences during the operation," it said in a Facebook post.
City Hall reminded road users, especially motorcyclists, to obey traffic rules and to ensure their vehicles were parked properly without obstructing pedestrians or traffic flow.
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