Police seize 111 motorcycles, issue 945 summons in Jalan Ampang operation
Police seized 111 motorcycles and issued 945 summonses in a four-hour integrated operation against street racing at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. JPJ and AADK also joined the operation, which began at 3am.
Police in Kuala Lumpur carried out an integrated operation against street racing at Jalan Ampang early this morning.
The four-hour operation began at 3am and involved 1,635 motorcycles being checked. Police said 945 summonses were issued for various offences.
A total of 111 motorcycles were seized under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) also issued 387 notices for various offences.
The operation was joined by JPJ and the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK). Police said 14 riders underwent urine screening, and all tested negative for drugs.
Police also said the parents of underage riders will be called in for follow-up action. One 21-year-old rider was detained after checks on a Honda EX5 found that the motorcycle did not have an engine number.
What it means for you: If you ride a motorcycle in Kuala Lumpur, make sure your bike is roadworthy, properly identified, and not modified beyond the law, or it may be checked, fined, or seized.
Source: Kosmo Online
