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1.9 million vehicles expected to enter Penang, police step up traffic operations

GEORGE TOWN -- A total of 1.9 million vehicles are expected to enter and pass through Penang during the Aidiladha celebrations and long holidays from May 27 to June 2. Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said this has prompted the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) state contingent to intensify monitoring and traffic enforcement throughout the state. He said a significant increase in traffic flow was expected to occur following the movement of people returning to their villages and on holiday in conjunction with the festive season and public holidays involving Aidiladha, Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Official Birthday. "Penang is one of the country's major tourist destinations and a strategic route for consumers, with roads expected to receive high traffic flows during the holiday period. "To ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of road users is at an optimum level, PDRM, through the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), will intensify monitoring and enforcement operations at key locations," he said in a statement last night. Azizee said that PDRM maintained the concept of Pre-Emptive Services and Total Enforcement which places emphasis on early action and proactive preventive measures to reduce congestion and the risk of road accidents throughout the period in question. He said that focus was also given to areas where accidents often occur ( blackspots ) and congested areas along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) to ensure smooth travel for users. "In addition, focus is also given to districts that contribute to the highest number of fatal accidents and congested areas such as Jalan Teluk Air Tawar-Jalan Bagan Luar in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), Jalan Perusahaan Perai-Jalan Kulim in Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT), Jalan Besar Simpang Empat in Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway," he said. He informed that 145 officers and personnel from the Penang JSPT will be directly involved in the operation with the cooperation of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK), the Road Transport Department (JPJ), local authorities (PBT) and PLUS. Azizee said immediate enforcement action would be taken against six main offences, namely driving above the speed limit, using a mobile phone while driving, using the emergency lane, violating traffic lights, cutting in line and cutting on double lines. -- BERNAMA

GEORGE TOWN — A total of 1.9 million vehicles are expected to enter and pass through Penang during the Aidiladha celebrations and long holidays from May 27 to June 2. Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said this has prompted the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) state contingent to intensify monitoring and traffic enforcement throughout the […]