(Kota Samarahan, 8th) Due to concerns over the safety of students using motorcycles, the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) carried out a special inspection operation at a school in the city yesterday.
During this operation, which combined advocacy and enforcement, a total of 110 motorcycles were inspected to ensure that the vehicles used by students are in a safe condition and comply with the required technical specifications.
A spokesperson for Sarawak JPJ stated that this inspection also focused on road safety education and curbing illegal modifications of motorcycles.
He said: "Offenses discovered include not having a license, expired road tax (LKM), lack of insurance coverage, as well as modifications to the vehicle's structure and parts that do not meet specifications."
He added that this operation is not just about enforcement – more importantly, it aims to cultivate students' sense of safety and responsibility, and raise their alertness when using the roads.
He said the student group should receive traffic regulations education early to help avoid traffic accidents or violations of road laws in the future.
He pointed out that Sarawak JPJ will continue to expand similar advocacy and inspection operations at schools throughout the state, in order to foster a more disciplined and civilized culture among road users.
“The cooperation of the schools is very important to ensure that student vehicles can be inspected regularly, thus ensuring their safety,” he said.
Sarawak JPJ also expressed thanks to the school that participated in this program, appreciating their cooperation and support, which enabled the activity to proceed smoothly.
During this operation, which combined advocacy and enforcement, a total of 110 motorcycles were inspected to ensure that the vehicles used by students are in a safe condition and comply with the required technical specifications.
A spokesperson for Sarawak JPJ stated that this inspection also focused on road safety education and curbing illegal modifications of motorcycles.
He said: "Offenses discovered include not having a license, expired road tax (LKM), lack of insurance coverage, as well as modifications to the vehicle's structure and parts that do not meet specifications."
He added that this operation is not just about enforcement – more importantly, it aims to cultivate students' sense of safety and responsibility, and raise their alertness when using the roads.
He said the student group should receive traffic regulations education early to help avoid traffic accidents or violations of road laws in the future.
He pointed out that Sarawak JPJ will continue to expand similar advocacy and inspection operations at schools throughout the state, in order to foster a more disciplined and civilized culture among road users.
“The cooperation of the schools is very important to ensure that student vehicles can be inspected regularly, thus ensuring their safety,” he said.
Sarawak JPJ also expressed thanks to the school that participated in this program, appreciating their cooperation and support, which enabled the activity to proceed smoothly.