Kuala lumpur: The absence of International Circulation Permit (ICP), driving without a Competent Driving Licence (CDL), and failure to display the ICP have been identified as the three most common offences committed by Thai van drivers operating in the country.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Road Transport Department (JPJ) senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan revealed that these offences were detected under Ops Tunggak Kenderaan Thailand, an operation that has been ongoing since 2023, particularly in the border states. Focused and consistent enforcement efforts have enabled JPJ to collect RM5.59 million in outstanding fines involving Thailand-registered vehicles from 2023 to 2025.

Collections amounted to RM203,400 in 2023, increased to RM1.16 million in 2024, and jumped to RM4.22 million last year. "This collection reflects the effectiveness of integrated enforcement strategies and an increasing level of compliance among foreign vehicle owners and drivers," he stated in a press conference.

Muhammad Kifli noted that about 1,000 Thailand-registered vehicles operating across four border states remain under JPJ monitoring. From 2023 to 2025, JPJ recorded 11,946 cases involving vehicles without ICP, 3,585 cases of drivers without CDL, and 5,573 cases of failure to display the ICP in accordance with stipulated requirements.

Kedah topped the list with 37,527 cases, followed by Kelantan with 6,653 cases, due to their proximity to Thailand's border entry points. He advised foreign vehicle owners and drivers to settle outstanding fines and ensure all travel and vehicle documents are valid before entering or operating in the country.

Commenting on Ops Luxury involving high-end vehicles, Muhammad Kifli said since its launch in July last year, JPJ has seized 1,050 luxury vehicles of various makes, estimated to be worth more than RM200 million. Among the vehicles seized were Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, and Lamborghini, with a recent operation in Karak, Pahang, resulting in the seizure of six vehicles valued at about RM3 million.

He mentioned that the seizures have proven effective in improving owner compliance, with about 90 percent of owners settling outstanding road tax arrears. Monitoring will continue, particularly in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.