JPJ task force to tackle critical issues

KUANTAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is planning to set up a special task force that will focus on special operations, intelligence gathering and assisting states in resolving specific issues.

Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said the proposal, which includes training its members, would be submitted to the Public Service Department (JPA) this year for consideration.

“This team will be based at JPJ headquarters and undertake roles that differ from regular enforcement, addressing more critical issues.

“I will first discuss the details with JPJ management, including the number of personnel required, before presenting the proposal to JPA,” he told a press conference during his working visit to Pahang JPJ in Indera Mahkota yesterday, Bernama reported.

Meanwhile, Aedy Fadly said 22,252 notices were issued to vehicles and drivers for various offences during the Chinese New Year 2025 special operation that began on Jan 20.

He said inspections were conducted on 100,534 vehicles, resulting in 223 seizures.

The common offences were driving without a licence (4,313 cases), followed by overloading (653), failure to wear helmets or seat belts (593), running red lights (279) and using mobile phones while driving (127).

The department also inspected 2,604 buses at depots and terminals, of which action was taken against 60, and 61 notices issued for key offences, including driving for more than four hours without a second driver.

In a separate development, Aedy Fadly said JPJ is currently reviewing the standard operating procedure (SOP) for electric vehicle inspections.

“For now, the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) can use the existing SOP for conventional vehicles,” he said.