Overloaded Ops: 75 trucks inspected on Pan Borneo Road

BINTULU, 25 September: A total of 75 trucks of various types were inspected by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) through More Charged Ops around Pan Borneo Road here, on Thursday.

Operations through the JPJ Kapit Operating Unit in cooperation with the Bintulu JPJ Operating Unit were carried out to monitor compliance with regulations regarding load limits and safety of commercial vehicles.

According to a statement by JPJ Sarawak, the results of the inspection found several offences, including carrying over load limits, discharging loads, refusal to undergo weighing and thinning tire interest.

"The authorities have detected violations of permit requirements of the Board of Licensing of Commercial Vehicles (LPKP), dangerous loading and technical defects of vehicles.

"All offences detected are prosecuted under the provisions of the law in force", the statement said.

JPJ Sarawak warns drivers and industry players not to take enforcement orders lightly, especially regarding vehicle balancing processes.

Discharge or failure to comply with vehicle weighing instructions is an offence under Section 63 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 punishable by a fine of between RM2,000 and RM10,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.

A vocational driver's licence under the authority of the State Director may also be suspended for up to three months, subject to the provisions of applicable laws and procedures.

JPJ Sarawak also advises industry players to ensure that every trip is well planned, loads do not exceed the permitted limits, permit requirements are complied with as well as vehicles are in safe condition and suitable for use on the road.-TVS