KUALA LUMPUR – The Road Transport Department (RTD) launched its Hari Raya Aidiladha Special Op, which runs from today until next Wednesday, to ensure a smooth and safe journey for road users returning to their hometowns in conjunction with the festive holidays.
Deputy director-general (planning and operations) Aedy Fadly Ramli said the operation focused more on express bus drivers and the enforcement of nine major offences including speeding, not using seat belts, and overloading hazardous materials.
“Express bus drivers will be monitored at 28 main bus terminals nationwide by our personnel disguised as passengers, and along the highway,” he told a press conference at the Sg Besi toll plaza here tonight.
Aedy said RTD would also be on the lookout to seize vehicles driven by individuals driving without a licence or whose licences have expired.
“Vehicles with expired road tax will also be seized in this op,” he said.
Meanwhile, Aedy called on the public to report on traffic offences through the JPJ e-ADUAN@JPJ app, which was launched last April.
He also advised road users to always be careful and abide by road safety rules to ensure they get to their destination safely.
On the operation at the Sg Besi toll plaza, Aedy said that up to 10pm, a total of 330 summonses were issued for various traffic offences while five motorcycles and four cars were seized for travelling in a vehicle with expired road tax or without a driving licence.
“Two men in their 30s were also arrested after they tested positive for drugs,” he said. – Bernama, July 7, 2022
