Ops Hraa: JPJ Intensifies Drone Monitoring To Detect Traffic Offences
DENGKIL, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will maximise the use of drones during Ops Hari Raya Aidil Adha (Ops HRAA), which will be carried out from May 24 to 31.
JPJ deputy director-general (Planning and Operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi said that six drones would be deployed at hotspot areas to enhance the detection of various traffic offences.
“We will maximise the use of drones to detect offences such as overtaking on double lines and using emergency lanes on highways.
“Previously, (during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri last March), drones were only used at certain times, but this time they will be used throughout Ops HRAA,” he told reporters after launching the operation here today.
He said among the 288 identified accident hotspots were the stretches from Kuala Lipis to Gua Musang, Gua Musang to Kuala Krai, Gerik to Jeli, Hulu Terengganu to Kuala Terengganu, Segamat to Mersing, as well as the route from the Menora Tunnel to Sungai Perak.
Jazmanie said the use of drones was first introduced during the previous Hari Raya Aidilfitri operation, resulting in JPJ issuing 5,000 notices under Section 114 of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333).
He further said that Ops HRAA was implemented through a comprehensive and strategic enforcement approach based on the Perception of Being Caught (POBC) concept, with increased deployment of enforcement officers at key locations, federal main routes, highways, public transport terminals, and 288 accident hotspots nationwide, under the slogan “Drive Carefully, Arrive Safely”.
“Throughout the operation, JPJ will focus on nine main offences identified as major contributors to road accidents,” he said.
Jazmanie said the offences were speeding; failure to comply with traffic signals; overtaking on double lines; misuse of emergency lanes; not wearing seat belts or helmets; queue-cutting; using mobile phones while driving; overloading; and carrying loads in a dangerous manner.
At the same time, he said JPJ would enhance enforcement on commercial vehicles and public transport, focusing on technical aspects including compliance with speed limitation devices (SLD), Safety Audit (JISA), and operator permits.
Jazmanie said that operations had been strengthened through the use of technology and assets, including enforcement action cameras (EAC) and body-worn cameras (BWC), alongside patrols and monitoring involving 2,500 JPJ officers and staff, to ensure more efficient, transparent and effective enforcement.
“In addition, special operations targeting motorcyclists have also been carried out to increase compliance and reduce the risk of accidents, as motorcyclists remain among the most at-risk road users.
“Any form of violation of road laws will face strict enforcement action,” he said.
Jazmanie also reminded road users to always prioritise safety, obey traffic laws, and ensure their vehicles are in good condition before starting their journey.
--BERNAMA
