Kuala lumpur: A total of 313,529 summonses involving various types of vehicles were issued throughout the enforcement of Op PUU (Operation for Law Compliance) in the capital from Oct 1 until yesterday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus expressed disappointment over the high volume, noting that a month-long advocacy campaign had been conducted in September before full enforcement began on Oct 1.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the campaign saw 76,000 notices issued to ensure the public complied with the law, including adherence to minor traffic rules. At a press conference during the Kuala Lumpur Police Chief's Hi-Tea and Media Appreciation event today, Fadil shared details on the types of offences recorded.

Traffic obstruction topped the list with 200,079 summonses, followed by 79,795 for ignoring traffic signals. Additional offences included driving without a licence (8,281), expired road tax (4,847), improperly fastened helmets (1,661), failure to stop at traffic lights (1,658), crossing the white line (1,433), parking on zebra crossings (797), and pedestrian-related offences, particularly failing to use pedestrian bridges (1,346).

Cars were responsible for the majority of the summonses, accounting for 246,519, while motorcyclists received 56,327 summonses. Fadil observed that these statistics highlight the persistent issue of low compliance among road users, even concerning basic rules.

He emphasized that these figures reflect the current state of compliance and will inform future operations, as selfish attitudes and lack of tolerance among road users continue to contribute to traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur. Consequently, Fadil stated that Op PUU would continue to be enforced to ensure motorists adhere to traffic laws.