Kuala lumpur: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will step up comprehensive enforcement nationwide against commercial vehicles this year through its 'Anti-Overloading Operations'.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said this would build on the success of similar operations in 2025, during which 1.2 million vehicles were inspected, with action taken against 240,493 of them, while 465 vehicles were seized under Section 80 of the Land Public Transport Act (APAD) 2010.
By comparison, in 2024 a total of 829,392 vehicles were inspected, marking an increase of 35.5 percent. Some 126,974 vehicles faced action, while 69 vehicles were seized.
Datuk Aedy Fadly highlighted that common offences in 2025 included failure to comply with Periodic Inspection Notices, absence of a Vocational Licence, poor tyre maintenance, and failure to possess a Competent Driving Licence (CDL).
The focus of operations this time around is on vehicles that exceed the permitted load limits under the Road Transport Act 1987 and related regulations, as well as compliance with the use of the Speed Limitation Device (SLD). This initiative aims to ensure that commercial vehicles operate according to prescribed standards and do not endanger other road users.
The operations against overloading are also supported by the JISA Audit (JPJ Inspection and Safety Audit) to assess levels of safety compliance, operational integrity, and risk management among commercial vehicle operators and drivers. JPJ emphasizes that there will be no compromise on any violation of the law.
Enforcement action under the Anti-Overloading Operation will continue to be intensified in the interest of road safety, public well-being, and the sustainability of the national transport system. Compliance with the law among commercial vehicle drivers has improved following the intensified JPJ operations.
During the more than three-hour operation that began at 10 pm yesterday, 258 vehicles were inspected, with 88 subjected to action for offences including driving without a licence, overloading, and other violations.