KOTA BARU – The Kelantan Road Transport Department (RTD) issued 40 summonses to vehicle owners for various traffic offences following the implementation of drone monitoring yesterday.
Its director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said the most common offences included overtaking on double lines, driving in the emergency lane and against the flow of traffic, exceeding the speed limit, and violating traffic lights.
“The Kelantan RTD warns road users not to commit the offences as we also have ‘eyes in the air’ to spot any wrongdoings.
“One of the focus areas for drone surveillance is in areas where accident blackspots frequently occur, including the major state roads such as Kota Baru-Kuala Krai-Gua Musang and Kota Baru-Pasir Puteh-Jerteh, Terengganu,” he said when contacted today.
Misuari said the use of the drone had uncovered many driver errors, successfully preventing accidents.
“Since the first day of Ops Tahun Baharu Cina, the Kelantan RTD has issued 726 summonses for traffic offences, including (for drivers with) no driving licence, expired driving licence, and no insurance coverage,” he said. – Bernama, January 22, 2023
