SOME 12,000 advisory notices have been issued for various traffic offences since the launch of Operasi Patuh Undang-Undang (Op PUU) across major roads in the capital beginning 6 September, police said.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the notices were issued as early reminders to motorists during the campaign’s initial advocacy phase, where no fines are imposed for minor offences.
“This round of advocacy involved issuing notices to road users committing minor violations without imposing summonses,” he said.
“In just six days up to yesterday, a total of 11,984 advisory notices were issued by Kuala Lumpur police to road users, even for minor infractions.”
Among the offences recorded were failing to fasten helmet straps, stopping beyond the white line or pedestrian crossing, parking on walkways, and running red lights.
“We found that many in the public remain unaware of road laws and continue to disregard regulations as if it were normal,” he said following an Op PUU operation in Bukit Bintang early this morning.
Datuk Fadil added that Op PUU focuses on education, community engagement, traffic decongestion caused by poor driver behaviour, and crime prevention.
He stressed that the operation aims to promote long-term awareness of the importance of road safety.
“In its initial phase, the operation targets key hotspots such as Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan P. Ramlee, and Jalan Tun Razak, before expanding across the capital.”
“The advocacy phase will continue for an undetermined period. Once concluded, full enforcement will be implemented,” he added.
However, he noted that strict action is already being taken during the advocacy period against serious violations such as driving or riding without a valid licence.
Op PUU is being conducted in collaboration with the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and the Department of Environment (JAS). - September 13, 2025
