BINTULU: Traffic police have seized 128 motorcycles and issued over 300 summonses during a six-hour integrated enforcement operation over the weekend.
Codenamed ‘Ops Motosikal’, the operation targeting illegally modified bikes and traffic offenders was held along Jalan Jambatan Tun Taib Mahmud on Jul 25 and July 26.
Bintulu police said a total of 128 motorcycles and 145 individuals were inspected throughout the operation.
A total of 340 traffic summonses were issued for various offences under the Road Transport Act 1987, with illegal motorcycle modifications beyond approved specifications accounting for the highest number of violations with 178.
This was followed by 56 summonses of modified exhaust systems, 37 summonses involving side mirrors that failed to comply with regulations, and 37 summonses of licence plates that did not meet legal requirements.
Other offences included motorists driving without valid licences, expired road tax, and inadequate insurance coverage.
All 128 motorcycles inspected during the operation were seized for further investigation and enforcement action under the Road Transport Act 1987.
Bintulu police said such enforcement operations would be intensified to curb traffic offences and illegal street racing activities, while ensuring the safety of road users and maintaining order on public roads.
Motorcyclists have been urged to comply with traffic laws, ensure their motorcycles are roadworthy, and refrain from carrying out modifications that violate regulations.
Those with information on illegal street activities, are encouraged to report them to district police headquarters at 086-318304.
