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The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Cops, JPJ on the ball over road violations
Not so fast: Zamri (second from right) inspecting the travel documents of motorcyclists during the Hari Raya Aidiladha special operation at Sultan Mahmud Bridge. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: With the big rush home for Hari Raya Aidiladha, police have launched Op Lancar to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow. A total of 1,858 police personnel will be deployed to locations that are expected to experience traffic congestion on highways and federal, state and municipal roads, said Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT). The department was committed to ensuring the public can celebrate in a safe and peaceful environment,' its director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said in a statement yesterday, 'Road users are advised to stay informed on the latest traffic updates via JSPT's official social media channels, which will help them plan their travel effectively,' he said, according to Bernama. Mohd Yusri urged road users to comply with traffic regulations, reminding them not to queue jump, misuse emergency lanes and obstruct traffic flows. Op Lancar will end on Monday. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Road Transport Department enforcement officers have also been deployed nationwide for an operation which focuses on motorcyclists failing to comply with regulations. JPJ senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said in Kota Baru that over the past two years, 1,132,140 notices were issued to motorcyclists, with 848,885 in 2024 and 283,255 as of May this year. He said the three main offences identified were not having a driving licence (301,774 cases), expired motor vehicle licence (251,886) and no insurance (233,819). Muhammad Kifli also said JPJ was offering a special flat rate compound of RM150 for three types of summonses, adding that the offer would end on June 30. The summonses covered are AwAS summonses (Summons 53A) issued from October 2018 onwards, Notice 114 (Interview Summons) issued in 2024 and earlier, and Notice 115/JPJ (P23) – Request for Driver Details – issued in 2024 and earlier. In Kuala Terengganu, JPJ issued 746 summonses for various offences over the first two days of the operation. Its director Zamri Samion said the summonses were issued following inspections on 6,006 vehicles, which included lorries, buses, motorcycles and cars. 'We also seized 25 vehicles including a lorry with serious technical issues involving its tyres,' Zamri said on Thursday night. 'We are targeting a 25% reduction in accidents and a 10% drop in fatalities during this operation,' he said, adding that the crackdown would end on Tuesday.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police launch Ops Lancar to ensure smooth Aidiladha travel, deploy 1,858 personnel
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The police have launched Op Lancar, starting today and running until Monday (June 9), to ensure the safety of road users and maintain smooth traffic flow in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha, which will be celebrated tomorrow. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 1,858 police personnel will be deployed to locations expected to experience traffic congestion. He said the JSPT machinery would be mobilised comprehensively and systematically to ease traffic congestion on highways, federal roads, state roads, and municipal roads. 'Road users are advised to stay informed on the latest traffic updates via JSPT's official social media channels, which can help them plan their travels more effectively,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Yusri urged the public to act prudently and comply with traffic regulations, reminding them not to queue jump, misuse emergency lanes, and obstruct traffic flows. 'Stern action will be taken against road users who commit offences that could lead to accidents,' he stressed. He said JSPT is committed to ensuring the public can celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha in a safe and peaceful environment throughout their journeys, adding that their cooperation is crucial to ensure the comfort and safety of all road users. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Police launch Op Lancar in conjunction with Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR — The police have launched Op Lancar, starting today and running until Monday (June 9), to ensure the safety of road users and maintain smooth traffic flow in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha, which will be celebrated tomorrow. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri (picture) said 1,858 police personnel will be deployed to locations expected to experience traffic congestion. He said the JSPT machinery would be mobilised comprehensively and systematically to ease traffic congestion on highways, federal roads, state roads, and municipal roads. 'Road users are advised to stay informed on the latest traffic updates via JSPT's official social media channels, which can help them plan their travels more effectively,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Yusri urged the public to act prudently and comply with traffic regulations, reminding them not to queue jump, misuse emergency lanes, and obstruct traffic flows. 'Stern action will be taken against road users who commit offences that could lead to accidents,' he stressed. He said JSPT is committed to ensuring the public can celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha in a safe and peaceful environment throughout their journeys, adding that their cooperation is crucial to ensure the comfort and safety of all road users. — BERNAMA
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Cops launch Ops Lancar in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have launched Op Lancar, starting Friday (June 6) to Monday (June 9), to ensure the safety of road users and maintain smooth traffic flow in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha, which will be celebrated on June 7. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 1,858 police personnel members will be deployed to locations expected to experience traffic congestion. He said the department's machinery would be mobilised comprehensively and systematically to ease traffic congestion on highways, federal roads, state roads, and municipal roads. "Road users are advised to stay informed on the latest traffic updates via the department's official social media channels, which can help them plan their travels more effectively,' he said in a statement on Friday. Comm Yusri urged the public to act prudently and comply with traffic regulations, reminding them not to queue jump, misuse emergency lanes, and obstruct traffic flows. "Stern action will be taken against road users who commit offences that could lead to accidents,' he stressed. He said the department was committed to ensuring the public can celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha in a safe and peaceful environment throughout their journeys, adding that their cooperation is crucial to ensure the comfort and safety of all road users.- Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
Police Launch Op Lancar In Conjunction With Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The police have launched Op Lancar, starting today and running until Monday (June 9), to ensure the safety of road users and maintain smooth traffic flow in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha, which will be celebrated tomorrow. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said 1,858 police personnel will be deployed to locations expected to experience traffic congestion. He said the JSPT machinery would be mobilised comprehensively and systematically to ease traffic congestion on highways, federal roads, state roads, and municipal roads.
