There are traffic offences that are non-compoundable during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period, according to Transport Minister Datum Seri Wee Ka Siong.
These offences are driving on the emergency lane, using a handphone while driving, failure to observe the red light signal, queue jumping, and speeding,
Wee said the offenders need to appear in court to settle the non-compoundable offences.
He addressed this during the launching of a road safety campaign and Ops Bersepadu in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
He said the heavy vehicles will be banned during the respective time on Hari Raya Aidilfitri- from April 30 to May 2, and May 7 and 8.
“The prohibition aims to reduce the risk of road accidents due to traffic flows involving heavy and light vehicles. This is apart from preventing traffic jams.”
Additionally, 2,000 JPJ enforcement personnel will be on duty during this Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The officers will go undercover as express bus passengers and enforcement-based station monitoring at 14 major locations along highways.
The inspection of express buses through the pre-Hari Raya Ops would be conducted from April 25 to 28. It will involve 75 depots and 28 main bus terminals throughout the country. This is to ensure the roadworthiness of express buses.
Drive safely, avoid committing traffic offences
Plus Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is estimating increased traffic from 1.6 million to 2 million road users during Raya from 29 April until 9 May. That said, we cannot rule out the possibility of accidents on highways. Please practice safe driving. Make sure to obey the traffic rules and drive within the speed limit.
Other than that, please ensure your vehicle insurance and road tax is active. Failing to renew them before it expires may also lead you to trouble at roadblocks. You are liable to pay for summons for driving illegally on the road without valid insurance and road tax.
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