Kedah JPJ crackdown nabs rogue drivers with gusto

The Kedah Road Transport Department (JPJ) isn’t messing about.

They’ve slapped instant fines on express bus drivers dropping passengers in dodgy spots. This festive season, rule-breakers face the heat, and it’s about time.

Safety’s at stake, and JPJ means business.

Director Stien Van Lutam launched the blitz at Jitra Toll Plaza, and the results hit fast. Two drivers got caught—one, 29, from Ipoh to Sungai Petani, and another, 27, from Alor Setar to Kelantan.

The latter even overtook on a double line.

“This isn’t just rule-breaking,” Lutam fumed.

“It risks lives and jams roads.”

The 14-day operation, tied to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, runs until April 8. It’s a full-on push to slash accidents and keep traffic flowing.

Why JPJ strikes hard at bus chaos

Lutam’s words cut deep.

“We issued fines because they won’t stop.”

He’s right—express bus drivers flouting drop-off zones aren’t just rebels.

They’re hazards. Passengers dumped in unauthorised areas face risks, and roads clog up fast.

Take the 27-year-old driver. He didn’t just stray—he overtook illegally too.

Next, consider the stakes. Reports show Kedah’s festive traffic spikes yearly.

Kedah JPJ’s 271-strong team, with leave frozen, is all-in.

They’re hunting nine offences—speeding, phone use, you name it. This isn’t a slap on the wrist; it’s a lifeline.

What’s behind JPJ’s festive fight?

Kedah’s roads get wild during Hari Raya. Families head home, and buses swarm.

JPJ knows this—hence the crackdown. History shows crashes spike when rules slip. This operation aims to flip that script.

The department’s no stranger to heat. Last year, they collected over RM100,000 in fines from foreign vehicles, per web data.

Now, they’re turning that grit on local express bus rogues.

Moreover, Lutam’s plea adds heart. “Stay patient, check your car,” he urged motorists.

Emotional driving kills—JPJ wants that lesson sunk in.

Also, the scale impresses. With 271 officers statewide, they’re everywhere—toll plazas, highways, you name it. They’re not just policing; they’re protecting.

Kedah JPJ’s operation is a bold swing at chaos. Express bus drivers face fines, and passengers get safer rides. T

he 14-day blitz tackles a festering issue—reckless drop-offs—and aims to cut festive crashes.