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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Teen loses motorbike in op after RTD officers refuse to buy his excuses
KLANG: A 15-year-old student was among 20 motorists who had their vehicles seized by the Selangor Road Transport Department in a special operation to clamp down on those driving without documents. State RTD director Azrin Borhan said the operation, dubbed Op PeWa, was carried out between 7am and 4pm today at Meru and Puncak Alam. "We checked a total of 46 vehicles comprising 44 motorcycles, one car and a lorry. "Of the vehicles checked, we took action against 19 motorcyclists as well as the car and lorry," he said when contacted today. Azrin said a total of 90 summons and 10 notices prohibiting the use of vehicles were issued to the motorists. "We also issued 10 notices to order vehicle inspections as well as 20 notices to detain vehicles for further action. "All 19 motorcycles and the car were seized," he said, adding that among the offences committed were driving without road tax or insurance, not having a valid Competent Driver's License or Goods Driving License, as well as other technical offences. Azrin said they also detected two cases involving underaged driving, two cases involving fancy number plates and four cases involving the misuse of road tax. "In one of the cases, we came across a 15-year-old student who was stopped at the traffic light intersection of Persiaran Kayangan near Section 7, Shah Alam. "He made excuses, saying he was riding the motorcycle belonging to his grandfather to help a friend. "The teenager also told our personnel that his grandfather was aware that he was using his motorcycle," said Azrin. However, the officers did not accept the teen's excuses and his motorcycle was seized. The youngster was also issued with summonses for underaged riding, not using a helmet and not having valid road tax or insurance. "We have taken his motorcycle to the Selangor RTD headquarters in Padang Jawa for further action," he said.
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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Mandatory rehab course for suspended PSV, GDL drivers
BANGI: Public transport and commercial drivers who had their licences suspended will have to undergo a remedial course to be allowed back on the roads, said the Road Transport Department (RTD). RTD director general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the course will be mandatory if they wish to reactivate their Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving License (GDL). "They will have to attend the course before their eligibility to hold these licenses is considered," he said. He said they expect to introduce this course by November. "We are discussing with the Transport Ministry on several details in order to carry out this programme, which could begin as a pilot project in November this year," he said. He was speaking at a press conference after an engagement session with lorry operators and express and tour bus operators regarding road safety initiatives at a hotel here. Aedy Fadly said several components of the remedial course, including modules or training content, would be finalised soon. He said the course's main objective is to improve road safety while also enhancing the professionalism of public service and commercial vehicle drivers. "Currently, drivers of heavy vehicles can go on the road as soon as they obtain their PSV and GDL licenses, without undergoing any further training. "We see the importance of further training and rehabilitation courses to refresh drivers' knowledge of the rules, as some may have forgotten them," he said. He added that for now, the rehabilitation course will be implemented for PSV and GDL license holders before being extended to Malaysian Driving Licence holders. "We may also introduce a refresher or advanced driving course for heavy vehicle drivers. "Based on our checks, there are five PSV holders who have had their licenses suspended to date," he said. Aedy said drivers of commercial vehicles involved in serious accidents would have their licences suspended, subject to investigation. "RTD does not immediately suspend the licence. A show-cause notice will first be issued, and an evaluation will be conducted to determine whether suspension is necessary. State RTD directors are given the authority to make this decision," he said. He added that the suspension only applies to PSV and GDL licences, and does not affect the driver's motorcycle or car licences.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Mandatory rehab course for suspended PSV, GDL drivers
BANGI: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will roll out a rehabilitation course for Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving License (GDL) holders who have had their licences suspended. RTD Director General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said that once introduced, the course would be made mandatory for those with suspended PSV and GDL licences. "They will have to attend the course before their eligibility to hold these licenses is considered," he told reporters today. He said the course is expected to be introduced by November.
