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More than 19,000 vehicles were inspected by JPJ, and action was taken on 667 buses

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More than 19,000 vehicles including express buses have been inspected by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in a joint operation from 2 July to 31 July. According to the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, in the operation, a total of 667 buses were taken action against for various offenses.

“The Joint Special Operation focuses on ensuring that all express buses are in safe condition, driven by competent license holders, and that the vehicles comply with all relevant legal provisions set forth.

“From the inspection of 2,547 express bus drivers, 26 drivers tested positive for drugs.

“A total of 19,456 vehicles were inspected; 667 were taken action against; 14 were seized by the Road Transport Department (JPJ); 1,600 notices issued under JPJ P22, Section 61 (1) Section 59, and others.

“In this operation, the JPJ, in collaboration with the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), conducted urine screening tests on express bus drivers,” he said.

Anthony also added that JPJ carried out a Special Operation on Commercial Vehicles focusing on goods and public service vehicles. This pertains to technical violations, traffic violations, and major offenses starting from 1 August to 31 August 2024.

“Findings from 1 August to 5 August show that 21 drivers tested positive for drugs, based on urine screening tests conducted on 276 commercial vehicle drivers during the five days of the operation.

“This means that for every 13 drivers, one is detected to be under the influence of drugs while on duty, driving on the road. This is a concerning situation,” he explained.

He emphasized that JPJ will not compromise with incompetent drivers handling commercial and public service vehicles. He further stated that these measures are to ensure the safety of all road users and reduce the rate of road accidents.

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