Miri police intensify enforcement against illegal motorcycle activities

MIRI (April 6): Ten motorcycles were seized, while 51 summonses and 51 Road Transport Department (JPJ) notices were issued during two separate operations conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of Miri District Police Headquarters (IPD Miri).

Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the operations were carried out at various locations around the city last Friday and Saturday, following public complaints on activities disrupting traffic flow and public order.

He said the first operation, known as Op Motorcycle, was conducted from 8pm on April 3 until 3am on April 4, targeting areas including Jalan Piasau, road in Miri city, Jalan By-pass, Jalan Bakam, Jalan Bekenu / Sibuti and Bekenu Bridge.

“The operation aimed to curb illegal street racing activities. A total of 33 individuals, comprising 28 men and five women, were inspected along with 31 motorcycles,” he said in a statement.

“As a result, 21 summonses were issued, alongside 51 notices issued by JPJ,” he added.

Checks revealed multiple offences, including riding without a valid driving licence, illegal structural modifications, modified exhaust systems, absence of side mirrors, missing registration plates, use of fancy registration numbers and other technical violations.

Meanwhile, a second operation, Op Samseng, conducted from 11pm on April 4 until 3.30am on April 5, focused on areas around Jalan Piasau, Jalan Miri Bypass, Jalan Marina, Jalan Tanjung Lobang and Jalan Bekenu.

During the operation,35 individuals – 30 men and five women – along with 30 motorcycles were inspected.

“As a result, 10 motorcycles were seized under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for further action, while 30 summonses were issued,” he said.

Mohd Farhan stressed that police will not compromise with individuals involved in street racing activities that endanger themselves and other road users.

He also urged the public to comply with road laws, avoid illegal vehicle modifications and refrain from participating in street racing.

Information on such activities can be channelled to IPD Miri for further action.