Over 313,000 Traffic Summonses Issued in Kuala Lumpur in Three Months, Police Cite Alarming Decline in Road Discipline
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26: More than 313,000 traffic summonses were issued in Kuala Lumpur over a three-month enforcement operation, raising serious concerns over the level of road discipline among motorists in the capital.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus said a total of 313,529 summonses were recorded during the Law Compliance Operation (Ops Patuh Undang-Undang – Ops PUU) conducted from Oct 1 to Dec 25.
Of the total, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) issued 311,116 summonses, while the Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 1,659, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 658, and the Department of Environment (DOE) 96.
Describing the figures as disappointing, Comm Fadil said the high number of violations recorded within a short period reflected a worrying attitude towards traffic laws among road users in Kuala Lumpur.
“The number of summonses issued in just three months shows that the level of traffic discipline in the city remains alarming,” he said after attending the Kuala Lumpur Police Media Appreciation Ceremony on Friday.
According to police statistics, traffic obstruction emerged as the most common offense, with 200,079 cases recorded. This was followed by disregarding traffic signals, involving 79,795 cases, and driving without a valid or expired license, which accounted for 8,281 offenses.
Other violations included running red lights, illegal parking, and failure to comply with road markings, all of which contribute to congestion and pose serious safety risks to the public.
In terms of road user categories, private cars accounted for the majority of summonses, with 246,519 cases, followed by motorcycles at 56,327 cases. Other vehicles and users penalized included four-wheel-drive vehicles (3,790), taxis (2,661), lorries (2,329), buses (557), and pedestrians (1,346) who failed to use designated crossings.
Comm Fadil said selfish behavior and a lack of discipline were the main causes behind traffic violations in the capital, leading to persistent congestion and heightened risks on the road.
“We will not stop here, as traffic congestion remains a major challenge in Kuala Lumpur. This operation is not only about enforcement but also about educating the public to be more disciplined and responsible road users,” he said.
He stressed that no leniency would be shown to those who refuse to comply with traffic regulations and confirmed that Ops PUU will continue in phases.
Prior to the enforcement phase, Kuala Lumpur police also carried out a three-week advocacy and awareness campaign to educate road users on traffic laws and the importance of compliance, underscoring that enforcement and education must go hand in hand to improve road safety in the city.