2024 Motorcycle Special Ops records 78,152 summons

A total of 78,152 summons was issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for various offences since November 1. During the 2024 Motorcycle Special Ops held in November, JPJ also issued 1,530 notices to foreign national riders and pillions.

In an official statement, JPJ seized 2,125 motorcycles for various offences, while 234 riders were screened and 34 detained after testing positive for drug use. Scheduled to run from November 1 to December 31, the Motorcycle Special Ops is conducted nationwide.

2024 Motorcycle Special Ops records 78,152 summons

According to JPJ, the Motorcycle Special Ops is in response to statistics showing a rising trend for motorcycle accidents and fatalities. As recorded by police, the death toll from fatal motorcycle accidents currently stands at 1,908, or 70% of total road accident fatalities.

Listed in the statement are eight offences which JPJ are focusing on to reduce the numbers. These are not having a driving licence, expired road tax, no insurance, running red lights, extreme vehicle modification, not wearing a helmet, illegal racing and other technical offences.