Ops Lancar: Johor Police Issue Over 4,400 Summonses In Two Days

Johor police issued 4,433 traffic summonses in just the first two days of their Christmas and New Year road operations, targeting offences like illegal vehicle modifications, missing or altered number plates, and unlicensed driving.

A special motorcycle operation in Iskandar Puteri added another 143 summonses, with 52 vehicles seized on the spot. On top of that, JPJ and the Department of Environment also joined in, issuing 46 notices for issues like excessive noise, emissions, and vehicle condition.

"This statewide operation involves 1,681 personnel and will run until Jan 1, focusing on busy roads and hotspots to prevent accidents, manage traffic, and keep street crime in check," said State police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad. 

With 22,000 to 24,000 vehicles passing major toll plazas daily, police are reminding drivers to plan ahead and use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app to help keep traffic smooth and everyone safe.

Meanwhile, JPJ just announced that millions of old summonses are still unpaid. The department revealed that 4.841 million summonses are still outstanding nationwide, adding up to a hefty RM1.45 billion. 

So far, only 583,281 cases have been settled under the current discount campaign, collecting RM77.27 million.

The government is offering a 50% discount on JPJ summonses and a 70% discount on police summonses, but only until Dec 30. From next year onwards, there will be no more discount programmes, as authorities move to a new system where the longer you delay, the more you pay.