Transport Minister Anthony Loke clarifies that JPJ’s enforcement goal is to lower road fatalities, not increase summonses, with a focus on compliance and technology.
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Road Transport Department’s key performance indicator is to reduce fatal accident rates, not to issue traffic summonses.
Loke addressed a perceived focus on fines during enforcement operations, particularly around festive seasons like the ongoing Hari Raya Aidilfitri campaign.
He emphasised that the core mission for both his ministry and JPJ is ensuring public compliance with traffic laws to enhance road safety.
The minister made these remarks during the launch of the Kuala Lumpur JPJ Special Aidilfitri Operation at the Gombak Enforcement Station.
He was responding to media queries about the operation’s first-day results and the number of summonses issued since it began.
Loke stated that the ministry would intensify its ‘Perception of Being Caught’ strategy through increased patrols at identified hotspots.
This year’s operation is supported by modern technology, including six traffic surveillance drones and various camera systems.
The integrated nationwide operation involves 3,000 JPJ personnel and will continue until March 29.
It focuses on nine major offences, such as speeding, using mobile phones while driving, and overtaking in the emergency lane.