General : Johor JPJ To Meet P-hailing Operators Over Repeat Rider Offences
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) will meet p-hailing operators to discuss measures to raise riders' awareness of road safety and curb repeat traffic offences, particularly running red lights.
Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to engage with p-hailing operators in an effort to raise riders' awareness of road safety and reduce repeat traffic offences, particularly running red lights. State JPJ director Zulkarnain Yasin revealed that the department has been receiving complaints about such traffic violations, as documented by dashboard cameras.
He emphasized that operators should collaborate in establishing mechanisms to ensure riders abide by traffic rules and minimize accidents. Zulkarnain disclosed that JPJ enforces demerit points and summons for repeat offenders, including those who run red lights, with accumulated points leading to driving licence suspensions. However, he stressed the need for p-hailing operators to implement their own preventive measures, as authorities cannot solely address the issue.
Road accident data indicates that motorcyclists contribute to 60-70% of accidents and fatalities. JPJ aims to enhance enforcement in high-risk zones as part of its performance goals to curb road accidents. The department is also gathering recent accident statistics involving p-hailing riders from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to inform the upcoming meeting.
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