Penang:A total of 52 summonses were issued for various traffic offences during an integrated enforcement operation targeting commercial vehicles at the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza (southbound) yesterday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng stated that 151 individuals and 141 vehicles were inspected during the operation, which was conducted from 9 am to 11 am. Additionally, a man was arrested for a suspected offence under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

During the operation, police issued 24 summonses for various traffic offences, while the Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued another 28 summonses. Furthermore, 10 prohibition-of-use notices were issued, requiring the concerned vehicles to undergo further inspection. The Department of Environment (DOE) also conducted emissions tests on six commercial vehicles, resulting in the issuance of a notice under Section 48A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974.

Lim emphasized that the integrated operation aimed to strengthen enforcement against overloading and other traffic offences involving commercial vehicles. He noted that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to ensure that commercial vehicle operators and drivers comply with existing laws and regulations to safeguard all road users.