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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Unlicensed driving tops list in Johor RTD festive crackdown
JOHOR BARU: Some 5,744 traffic summonses were issued by the Johor Road Transport Department (RTD) enforcement officers during a week-long operation held in conjunction with the recent Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations. Driving without a valid licence topped the list of offences during the June 4 to 10 operations, followed closely by 1,163 cases of expired road tax and 1,021 motorists caught without insurance coverage. The enforcement operation targeted high-risk road offences and unsafe vehicles to reduce accidents and fatalities during the festive period. State RTD director Azmil Zainal Adnan said 45,395 vehicles were inspected across the state, with 5,573 P22 notices issued for various offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 and Land Public Transport Act 2010. The P22 notice, is an order for inspection involving five main offences, namely failing to comply with traffic lights, driving on emergency lanes, using mobile phones while driving, overtaking at double lines and speeding. Eighty-three vehicles were seized after it was found to be unfit for road use, including 66 motorcycles, nine cars, and eight other vehicles. RTD also recorded 169 summonses for various serious traffic violations. Azmil said motorists continued to flout traffic laws by queue-jumping, overtaking on double lines, running red lights, abusing emergency lanes and using mobile phones while driving, despite repeated warnings, awareness campaigns and road safety programmes. "Failure to wear helmets and seat belts was another common offence flagged during the operation. "These reckless behaviours continue to be key contributors to fatal accidents," said Azmil in a statement yesterday. He said the non-compliance to the law is worrying trend especially among private vehicle users, adding RTD will not compromise with individuals or companies who blatantly flout road safety laws. Enforcement efforts will continue to ensure a safer road environment for all.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Aidiladha special ops: Johor JPJ issues over 5,000 summonses
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 5,744 summonses during its Aidiladha special operations from June 4 to on Tuesday (June 10). Johor JPJ Director Azmil Zainal Adnan said that of the total, 1,264 summonses were issued for not having a Competent Driving Licence (CDL), 1,163 for expired Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), 1,021 for lacking insurance, and 134 for not possessing a Vocational Licence. "All these summonses were issued after checks were carried out on 45,395 vehicles. Additionally, 83 vehicles were seized, involving 66 motorcycles, nine cars, and eight other types of vehicles," he said in a statement on Tuesday night. He added that summonses were also issued for offences such as queue cutting or overtaking on the left (7), overtaking on a double line (15), and failing to obey red traffic lights (7). "Other offences included using the emergency lane (8), using a mobile phone (9), not wearing a helmet (72), not wearing a seatbelt (51), and other miscellaneous offences (1,993)," he said. Azmil Zainal urged road users and the public to cooperate and adhere to regulations, being tolerant of other users for the safety of themselves and their families. He said that any complaints could be made directly using the MyJPJ App, e-Aduan@JPJ, or by emailing aduantrafik@ - Bernama
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Singapore tour bus seized in JB over suspected diesel smuggling
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Road Transport Department (RTD) detected a Singapore-registered tour bus suspected of being involved in diesel smuggling during a special operation at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) yesterday. In a Facebook post today, Johor JPJ said an initial inspection of the bus revealed structural modifications to its fuel tank. The vehicle was then directed to the JPJ office for further examination. "A detailed inspection by the Inspection Unit confirmed that the bus' original fuel tank had been altered to increase its capacity. "The vehicle has been seized and is currently under investigation by Johor JPJ," the statement added. – BERNAMA
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Singapore tour bus seized in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) detected a Singapore-registered tour bus suspected of being involved in diesel smuggling during a special operation at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) yesterday. In a Facebook post today, Johor JPJ said an initial inspection of the bus revealed structural modifications to its fuel tank. The vehicle was then directed to the JPJ office for further examination. 'A detailed inspection by the Inspection Unit confirmed that the bus' original fuel tank had been altered to increase its capacity. 'The vehicle has been seized and is currently under investigation by Johor JPJ,' the statement added.
