Police issue 28 summonses, detain four motorcycles in Miri during 'Op Samseng Jalanan'
Four motorcycles were detained due to modifications from their original structure and were brought in for further inspection during the operation. – PDRM photo
MIRI (May 5): A total of 28 traffic summonses were issued and four motorcycles, along with their riders, were detained during 'Op Samseng Jalanan' held between 10pm on May 3 and 2am on May 4.
Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the operation, conducted along three major roads by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Miri District Police Headquarters (IPD) was aimed at curbing street hooliganism and ensuring road users comply with traffic laws and regulations.
'During the operation, a total of 13 vehicles were inspected. Of these, four motorcycles were detained under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987 due to modifications from their original structure and were brought in for further inspection.
'A total of 14 individuals were inspected and 28 PDRM (K) 257 traffic summonses were issued for various traffic offences,' he added.
The roads involved in the operation this time were Jalan Bandaraya Miri, Jalan Marina Utama, and Jalan Miri Bypass.
He also mentioned that the operation will continue to be conducted regularly from time to time.
Mohd Farhan advised road users, especially motorcyclists, to ride and drive responsibly, exercise caution on the road, refrain from engaging in street hooliganism, avoid modifying the original structure of their vehicles, and not gather by the roadside, which may cause traffic congestion and noise that disrupts public peace.
Negligent drivers or riders posed dangers not only to themselves but also to other road users. lead Op Samseng Jalanan police traffic summons
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