JPJ Pahang issues 28 summonses over dangerous vehicle accessories
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JPJ Pahang issued 28 summonses during an enforcement operation in Kuantan against commercial vehicles modified outside the permitted specifications. The offences included dangerous accessories and other breaches under the Road Transport Act 1987.
JPJ Pahang carried out an enforcement operation through the Panching enforcement station in Kuantan, targeting commercial vehicles that had been modified outside the approved specifications and regulations.
The operation led to 28 summonses. According to the report, the offences included dangerous accessories fitted to vehicles, along with other violations found during the checks.
The cases were dealt with under the Road Transport Act 1987. The report also noted that some vehicles were issued with inspection notices and prohibition notices as part of the enforcement action.
The article did not say the operation was limited to one type of vehicle only, but it clearly focused on commercial vehicles and unsafe modifications that could affect road safety.
What it means for you: If you run or drive a commercial vehicle, unsafe accessories and non-compliant modifications can attract JPJ action and summonses.
Source: Motoqar
