Over 95 000 Summonses Issued In 11 Months For Running Red Light

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A total of 39,468 summonses were issued to motorcyclists until November this year for traffic light violations. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 95,298 summonses were issued to road users nationwide for not obeying traffic lights from January to November this year.
Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Yusri Hassan Basri said car drivers recorded the highest number with 44,889 summonses issued, followed by motorcyclists (39,468), lorry drivers (3,937) and other vehicles (7,004).
He stressed that running a red light is a serious traffic violation that can lead to fatal accidents.
“We will not compromise with those who violate the rules. Stricter monitoring and enforcement will be implemented at identified locations, and closed-circuit cameras at major intersections will be upgraded to ensure violations are detected and offenders apprehended promptly,” he said.
Yusri said the department is also collaborating with other government agencies, including local authorities, to ensure that action is taken on red light violations as per Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
In conjunction with the 2025 Asean chairmanship, Yusri called on the community and all road users to always display a more responsible attitude, comply with the rules and instructions of the authorities to enhance the country’s image.
“We call on road users to always be focused while driving and not rush through red lights.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility and with everyone’s cooperation, accidents caused by violations of traffic rules, especially at major road intersections, can be reduced,” he said. - FMT

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