KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 21,200 traffic summonses were issued while 109 individuals were detained in 1,078 operations codenamed "Ops Perdagangan", says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
The Inspector-General of Police said the operations were conducted between January and October.
"The total Ops Perdagangan conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) increased this year compared to 797 operations during the same period last year.
"Between January and October this year, JSPT inspected 135,193 vehicles nationwide," he said in his speech during Bukit Aman’s monthly assembly on Thursday (Nov 23).
He also commended the JPST for stepping up enforcement efforts between Sept 20 and Nov 14.
"The police through JSPT are seriously viewing cases of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses.
"The department has been proactive in conducting Ops Perdagangan continuously. Checks on heavy vehicles are important to ensure the drivers and transport companies adhere to regulations and traffic laws," the IGP said.
Ops Perdagangan have revealed various offences including overloading and physical defects of vehicles that could lead to accidents, he added.
The country's top cop said the police remained committed towards their main task of upholding traffic laws and safety nationwide.
"I have high hopes for the JSPT under the new leadership of Comm Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri to remain consistent in conducting enforcement efforts in line with the Malaysian Traffic Safety Plan 2022-2030.
"The plan involves various ministries and agencies including the police.
"We will continue to cooperate with relevant agencies to ensure the strategic plan and intervention efforts achieve its goals and reduce fatal accidents in the country," he said.
Razarudin also praised all police personnel and officers, especially from JSPT, for their efforts in helping the public despite it being beyond their job scope.
"There are a lot of news and photos being shared on social media showing traffic police personnel assisting road users who were facing hardship, including cleaning clogged drains and stagnant water that disrupt traffic.
"I am confident that they were doing (such tasks) sincerely without hoping for a reward. In that context, I would like to remind all in the police force to be mindful that every action, be it good or bad, is in the radar of society," he said.
He also reminded those in the police force to be responsible and have high integrity in any given situation.
During the event, the IGP also presented letters of appreciation to 27 police officers.
Among those who attended were Deputy IGP Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, department directors and other senior police officers.
