KUALA LUMPUR: Some 2,000 Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers, including undercover officers, will be deployed at accident hotspots and other areas during an integrated operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations.
JPJ deputy director-general (planning/operations) Aedy Fadly Ramli said officers would conduct focused patrols at hotspots to conduct checks for any traffic infringements.
"Some of our officers will go undercover to monitor the situation on buses. They will take appropriate action if drivers commit any offences.
"We prefer to utilise patrols and go undercover instead of conducting roadblocks as we don't want to cause unnecessary traffic congestion," he told reporters after attending the integrated operation held at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) on Friday (Jan 20).
JPJ officers will focus on 77 depots and 28 main bus terminals during the integrated operation held nationwide from Jan 18-28, he said.
"Technical checks will be performed on express buses while the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will conduct urine tests on drivers.
"Since Wednesday, no bus driver at TBS has tested positive for drugs," he said.
Such checks were necessary to ensure that all buses are in good condition, Aedy Fadly said.
"Our ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of those travelling on the road during this festive season.
"We hope those driving will abide by traffic rules and regulations," he said.
JPJ officers will look out for seven main offences – using mobile phones while driving, cutting queues, running red lights, overtaking on the double lines, speeding, not wearing seat belts or helmets and driving in the emergency lane, Aedy Fadly said.
"Those who commit such offences will not only receive summonses but demerits under the Kejara system as well," he said.
JPJ officers will also spread more awareness on road safety among road users at various locations, including at bus terminals, he said.
"We also urge those with information on traffic offences to report it during the duration of the integrated operation via the MyJPJ app under the e-aduan@JPJ tab or email aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my," he said.
Among those in attendance was Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Mohd Zaki Ismail.
