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Johor RTD targets 33 accident hotspots during Deepavali

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Road Transport Department (RTD) will deploy 215 enforcement officers across the state from Nov 7 to 10 to monitor 33 accident hotspots and crack down on traffic offences during the Deepavali holiday period.

Johor RTD targets 33 accident hotspots during Deepavali

Johor's Road Transport Department (RTD) plans to deploy 215 enforcement officers to monitor 33 accident-prone locations during the Deepavali holiday, from November 7 to 10. The operation aims to decrease accidents and fatalities, increase enforcement visibility, and focus on heavy vehicles, particularly those involved in overloading and technical violations.

RTD director Zulkarnain Yasin emphasized that the department will not tolerate persistent law violations by company owners or drivers. Motorists are urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and abide by speed limits. The public can report traffic complaints via the e-Aduan@JPJ feature on the MyJPJ app or by emailing aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my.

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