Syndicates Exploiting Special Stickers to Shield Heavy Vehicles from Enforcement Actions
Syndicates offering special stickers as a means of avoiding penalties at roadblocks have been uncovered, with many heavy vehicle owners and drivers reportedly relying on this illicit practice. Investigations by Utusan Malaysia reveal that lorry operators acquire these stickers to evade fines and legal actions, even when committing traffic offences such as carrying overloaded vehicles.
JPJ Cracks Down on Traffic Offences Nationwide in New Year’s Eve Operations
In a sweeping nationwide effort to enhance road safety, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) inspected over 12,000 vehicles across several states on New Year’s Eve, resulting in significant enforcement actions. The operation, spanning Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang, and Terengganu, targeted traffic law compliance, especially among motorcyclists, and involved collaborative efforts with agencies