by Param R.
I wish to draw the attention of the minister of transport YB Anthony Loke to the plight of vehicle owners in Ipoh who have been subjected to harassment by JPJ enforcement officers recently.
In the last couple weeks many motorists in Ipoh were issued with summons for even minor traffic offences. The unprecedented number of jpj road blocks and the merciless issuing of summons for minor offences has somewhat riled up Ipoh folks.
It’s understandable if summons were issued for serious traffic offences but this is not the case.
The unprecedented zealousness shown by the enforcement officers in flagging down motorists at every nook and corners of the city to issue summons for minor traffic offences is causing a lot of heart aches and anger among the public esp the poor as the fines are hefty and non negotiable.
The public appreciate the role of the traffic enforcement officers however when it goes overboard to the point of upsetting the public it does not help uphold the ministry’s original objective.
I call upon the honourable minister of transport to investigate the unprecedented enforcement spree of the Ipoh JPJ enforcement unit that is causing uneasiness and anger in the public.
I appeal to the minister concerned to consider offering compound rebates to lessen the burden of the public for minor offences. The hefty RM 300 fines is too stiff for the ordinary rakyat especially to the poor
I also wish to suggest JPJ to adopt the PDRM online mode of fine payments for traffic offences by offering rebates to those who settle their fines earlier or on special national festivals or events
There is no denying, traffic enforcement helps to keep all of us safe and create the much needed awareness, however, fines or compounds for minor traffic offences should be reasonable and not too hefty causing a burden to the public.
The ministry should create an avenue for motorists to appeal their summon cases if they are not satisfied.
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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Ipoh Echo
I wonder whether such sudden hardworking attitude of these traffic enforcement officers have anything to do with the coming Hari Raya. The Malaysia Anti Corruption Agency should keep an eye on these activities. Even better when ACA officers should accompany these traffic enforcement officers during their rounds.
Vehicles are dangerous “weapons”, which doesn’t cause accidents on its own in most instances, and most accidents and
are caused by road users inattentiveness and recklessness. An offence is an offence, no matter how minor or major, and therefore road users should pay more attention when on the road rather than to give enforcement officers excuses to stop and issue summons and fines
I do agree with the feedback of the writer to the Transport Ministry that execution of JPJ should not be in the extreme. As it is now, the people have to face rising cost of living and such overzealousness of JPJ enforcement is not improving the situation
I would like to differ.
You break the rule, you pay.
We have to get away from the nonsense of rebate for breaking traffic rules and endangering others. Good job YB Loke and JPJ.