375 vehicles searched, five seized in Ops Extreme, Motorcycle Ops.

MIRI, 24 September: Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized five vehicles after detecting various errors in the inspection of 375 vehicles through Ops Extreme and Motorcycle Ops on Kipas Road, here yesterday.

The static operation was carried out by the JPJ Miri Operations Unit and monitored by the Senior Director of JPJ Malaysia's Enforcement Division, Dato' Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan.

Deputy Director of JPJ Sarawak, Mohamad Faizal David Jemat and Chief Branch Officer of JPJ Miri, Nurul Fairezzah Safri were also present.

According to the statement of JPJ Sarawak, among the offences detected were not having a driver's license, not wearing a seatbelt, expired driving licence and registration number not according to specified specifications.

"Furthermore, faults related to the technical aspects of the vehicle were also detected during the operation.

"In the same operation, JPJ seized three motorcycles and two cars for the purpose of obtaining an expired Motor Vehicle License (LKM) and no insurance coverage", according to the statement.

All enforcement and seizure measures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law in force.

JPJ Sarawak advises vehicle owners and users to ensure that driver's license, LKM as well as insurance coverage are always valid, in addition to ensuring the registration number and technical condition of vehicles complies with specified specifications.