MIRI – The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Miri Branch Operations Unit conducted Ops Patuh on 6th February 2026, carrying out patrols and enforcement across Miri town as well as static checks at KM 7, along the Miri-Bintulu Road.
Inspections covered both commercial and private vehicles, with a total of 358 vehicles checked. Officers detected several infringements, including not wearing seat belts, overloading vehicles, using mobile phones while driving, driving without a valid licence, expired road tax, and other technical compliance violations.
Drivers and vehicle owners found in violation were issued appropriate enforcement actions. JPJ officers stressed that such measures are essential to maintain road safety standards and ensure adherence to traffic laws.
The department explained that Ops Patuh is part of its continuous effort to reduce the risk of road accidents caused by unsafe practices and non-compliant vehicles.
By addressing both behavioural and technical offences, JPJ aims to instil a culture of responsibility among road users.
JPJ Miri Branch reaffirmed its commitment to continue periodic enforcement activities, noting that vigilant monitoring is key to saving lives and maintaining discipline on the roads.
This operation forms part of JPJ’s broader mission to ensure public safety through proactive enforcement and education.
By engaging with communities and enforcing compliance, JPJ hopes to create safer roads and reduce accident rates across Sarawak.
