SEBERANG Perai Tengah police chief Tan Cheng San said 113 motorcycles were seized and 334 summonses were issued in “Ops Samseng Jalanan”, conducted along the North-South Highway near Taman Sama Gagah, Seberang Jaya early this morning involving over 100 officers, combining the Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department, the Penang contingent, and the district headquarters.

“In the four-hour operation that ended at midnight, summonses were issued for various offences including riding without a licence, expired licence, no insurance coverage, registration number not in accordance with the permitted specifications, missing side mirrors and unauthorised motorcycle modifications,” he said in Bukit Mertajam today.

Meanwhile, the Barat Daya department, in a statement, said police seized five motorcycles and issued 40 summonses for various offences around Bayan Lepas early yesterday morning.

Apart from curbing illegal street racing, the operation was to ensure motorcyclists comply with the existing traffic laws and regulations .

“The operation also concentrated on areas where mat rempit engage in hazardous activities, identifies drunk drivers, and serves to prevent incidents of vehicle theft, burglary, and other criminal activities,” read the statement.

The operation will be conducted weekly to curb illegal racing and maintain public order. – Bernama, December 10, 2023.