2,712 Summons in a Year
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What JPJ Selangor’s Crackdown on Heavy Vehicles Really Tells Us In a single year, 2,712 summonses were issued by the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Selangor against heavy vehicles that violated restricted movement hours by entering highways during peak traffic periods. This figure is more than just a statistic—it reflects a recurring challenge in road discipline, enforcement, and public safety that affects millions of daily road users. According to JPJ Selangor Director Azrin Borhan , the enforcement was carried out under the Operasi Khas Waktu Laluan Terhad Kenderaan Berat , aimed at ensuring full compliance with regulations governing the movement of goods vehicles. Why Restricted Hours Exist in the First Place Heavy vehicles are restricted during peak hours for one simple reason: safety and traffic flow . During rush hour, highways are already operating at or near capacity. Introducing large, slow-moving vehicles into this environment increases: Traffic congestion ...