PDRM: Up to RM2,000 or 6 months jail time for those who run red lights

Sathurshan

December 18, 2020

Malaysia Police launches “Operation Red Light” to act on red light beaters. This operation will be carried out from the 15th – 31st December 2020.

Photo Source: The Star

Folks, be aware! In an effort to reduce the high number of red light beaters, Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) – PDRM enforces “Operation Red Light” (Ops Lampu Isyarat Merah) which will be carried out nationwide from the 15th of December 2020 until the 31st  of December 2020.

According to statics, 69,267 summonses were issued nationwide against motorists last year for running a red light. Whereas this year, between January and November 2020, 52,179 summonses were issued for the same offence. In particular almost 50% summonses were issued against motorcyclists. Especially those in E-hailing or parcel delivery services being the main culprits.

Federal police traffic investigations and enforcement department director DCP Datuk Azisman Alias said the operation codenamed “Ops Lampu Isyarat Merah” / Operation Red Light will be carried out until the end of this year 2020 (31st December 2020). The purpose of this operation is to educate and instil awareness to motorists to comply with traffic light rules.

Under this operation, those caught running red lights will either be issued with summonses on the spot or will have their vehicle information recorded for further action. The offenders can face a fine of up to MYR 2,000 or up to 6 months jail sentence.