Kuala Lumpur: Enforcement efforts through Op Selamat 23 in conjunction with this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) festive period have helped reduce road accidents in Kuala Lumpur by six per cent compared to last year’s CNY celebration. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa reported that as of the fifth day of Op Selamat 23, which began on Jan 28, a total of 639 accidents had been recorded, with 13,107 summonses issued.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this figure shows a six per cent decrease compared to 681 accidents recorded with 14,230 summonses issued during Op Selamat 21 in conjunction with Chinese New Year in February 2024. ACP Mohd Zamzuri emphasized that Op Selamat 23, which will end tomorrow, aims to further reduce the number of accidents, particularly as many Kuala Lumpur residents return from their hometowns or vacations.
He noted that traffic flow in the capital is expected to increase and reach a high level. Consequently, Kuala Lumpur JSPT will implement initiatives to ensure congestion is minimized. He shared these insights with reporters after overseeing the Op Motosikal and Op Samseng Jalanan road safety operations last night.
Meanwhile, a total of 1,500 vehicles were inspected in Op Motosikal and Op Samseng Jalanan, which took place around Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Kuching, Jalan Tun Razak, and Jalan Raja Laut, starting from 10 pm yesterday. Mohd Zamzuri explained that the operations, in collaboration with the Road Transport Department (JPJ), focused on vehicle modifications that do not comply with specifications or lack road tax or valid riding licenses.
He added that the operation aimed to reduce accidents and deter the public, especially young people, from performing dangerous motorcycle stunts. As a result, 72 motorcycles were seized for illegal modifications, with 789 summonses issued by the police and 250 by JPJ. During the operations, five males aged between 15 and 25 were arrested for various offences, including violations of the Minor Offences Act, the Road Transport Act, the Poisons Act, and the Penal Code for vehicle theft.