372 summons, 10 bikes seized in New Year police op

372 summons, 10 bikes seized in New Year police op

372 summons were issued on New Year’s Eve in Kuala Lumpur by the police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), while 10 motorcycles were seized. In the “2023 New Year’s Eve Operation” in the city center, road blocks were set up in 26 locations.

Deputy KL police chief, DCP Datuk Yahaya Othman said a total of 841 vehicles were inspected during the operation. Of the total, 619 motorcycles were stopped and inspected, along with 171 cars, 19 vans and 32 four-wheel drives.

The operation involved 30 senior police officers and 200 personnel of other ranks. As a result of the operation 12 individuals aged between 12 to 21 were detained under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous riding.

Meanwhile, in Penang, police together with JPJ and the Department of Environment issued 450 summons for various offences during the New Year weekend. 33 motorcycles were also seized for illegal modifications.

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Comments

  • Skipped on Jan 03, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Perhaps some are lucky, missed on the first day…second midnight was noisy on federal highway…

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  • 10 seized out 1000s that are illegal.. looooong way to go. well, at least it’s a start

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  • FelixFan on Jan 03, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    pls seize and fine more of the disturbing loud motorbikes..its really annoying & act of uncivilized.

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  • call me by your name on Jan 03, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    can we have this every day all the time?

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