BINTULU – Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sarawak director Norizan Jili took part in a field operation in Bintulu on Wednesday as the department stepped up enforcement checks on commercial vehicles.
The operation, known as Ops Gempur Commercial Vehicles, was conducted by the JPJ Bintulu Branch along the Miri-Bintulu Road and in areas around Bintulu town.
Norizan was present to observe the enforcement operation and monitor how checks were being carried out on commercial vehicles, with officers focusing on regulatory compliance and road safety requirements.
A total of 98 vehicles of various types were inspected during the operation.
JPJ Sarawak said officers detected a range of offences during the checks, including cases involving dangerous loads, breaches of Land Public Transport Commission (LPKP) permit conditions and drivers who did not hold the required driving licence.
Other offences relating to vehicle technical requirements were also identified.
The department said enforcement action was taken against the offences detected in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
The operation forms part of JPJ’s efforts to monitor commercial vehicles, which are subject to specific requirements covering matters such as vehicle condition, permits, driver qualifications and the transportation of goods.
Commercial vehicle compliance is particularly relevant to road safety because failures involving vehicle loading, operating permits or driver qualifications can create risks for other road users as well as the drivers themselves.
JPJ Sarawak said it viewed violations involving commercial vehicles seriously, particularly where non-compliance could affect the safe operation of vehicles on public roads.
The department’s presence on the Miri-Bintulu route also provided an opportunity for officers to conduct checks in areas used by commercial traffic travelling between major centres in northern Sarawak.
The inspection of 98 vehicles covered different types of commercial vehicles, allowing enforcement officers to assess compliance across several regulatory areas during the operation.
JPJ Sarawak said all offences identified would be dealt with under the provisions currently in force, reinforcing the department’s approach of taking enforcement action where violations are found.
The operation also highlights the role of field inspections in identifying non-compliance that may not be apparent without roadside checks.
For commercial vehicle operators, requirements relating to permits, licences and the transportation of goods form part of the regulatory framework governing their use of public roads.
JPJ Sarawak’s continued enforcement activities are intended to encourage operators and drivers to meet those requirements while helping to address practices that could compromise road safety.
The department said enforcement operations would remain focused on compliance and safety, particularly in relation to commercial vehicles and the potential risks associated with improperly loaded vehicles, permit violations and unqualified drivers.
