Kelantan: A total of 1,150 notices, including summonses, have been issued by the Kelantan Road Transport Department (RTD) to drivers for various offences committed since March 17 up till yesterday, ahead of a two-million vehicle inflow.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kelantan RTD director Mohd Misuari Abdullah highlighted that the offences included not having a driving licence and carrying loads exceeding the prescribed limit, among others. Additionally, inspections were carried out on 117 express buses at the depot and 188 at the terminals. Notably, 67 bus drivers inspected by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) were cleared of drug abuse.

Mohd Misuari disclosed these details while speaking to Bernama after the launch of the Road Safety Campaign, organized in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season at the RTD Bukit Bunga enforcement station. The event was also attended by Datuk Abd Rahman Yunus, the deputy chairman of the Kelantan Road Safety Council (MKJR).

Further commenting on the situation, Mohd Misuari stated that during Op Hari Raya (Op HRA) 2025, running from March 24 to April 8, RTD will concentrate on managing the traffic flow of over two million vehicles expected to enter the state for Raya. A total of 87 officers and enforcement personnel will be on duty, with no holidays on the first and second Hari Raya, to ensure smooth traffic flow.

He noted that road congestion is anticipated to start as soon as tomorrow, as visitors flood into villages to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their families. Meanwhile, Abd Rahman advised road users to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and to practice courteous driving.