BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 471 summonses for various offences and seized 25 motorcycles during Ops Khas Motosikal conducted at several locations in the state on Thursday (Sept 14).
In a statement on Friday (Sept 15), Penang JPJ said it conducted the operation from 9am to 11pm at Jalan Perusahaan Perai, Sungai Nyiur Toll Plaza, and Jawi Toll Plaza on the mainland, as well as Jalan Air Itam on the island.
"Ops Khas Motosikal aimed to monitor, detect, and take action against motorcycle riders or owners who do not follow the rules and regulations of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987," the statement added.
JPJ advised motorcyclists to comply with the regulations and laws and to drive carefully and responsibly to reduce the rate of accidents and fatalities.
Meanwhile, JPJ said it had taken action against 52 riders for beating red lights during Ops Merah, conducted by its Motorcycle Enforcement Unit.
"During the operation, a total of 19 summonses were issued for various offences, including driving without a licence, expired Motorcycle Vehicle License (road tax), lack of insurance coverage and failure to wear a helmet," read the statement.
It said 26 motorcycles were also seized, including a private car driven by a foreigner.
"It was conducted under Section 64(1) of the JPJ Act 1987. The inspection revealed that some of the foreign drivers lacked a valid driving licence and expired road tax,” it said, adding that JPJ would impose strict action against foreigners who fail to comply with driving regulations and laws.- Bernama
