JPJ focuses on reducing fatal accidents, not issuing summonses, says Loke

2026-03-17 - 15:00

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook during the launch of JPJ’s special Aidilfitri enforcement operation in Kuala Lumpur today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The road transport department’s (JPJ) key performance indicator during enforcement operations is to reduce fatal accidents, rather than focusing on issuing summonses to motorists, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook. Loke noted that some parties, including the media, perceive JPJ’s primary role as issuing fines, particularly during festive seasons. “I want to emphasise that our goal is not to issue summonses. Our objective is to ensure that everyone complies with road traffic laws,” said Loke, reported Bernama. “Our KPI is not the number of summonses issued, but rather, the reduction of road accident rates. This is the primary mission of the ministry and JPJ,” he said during the launch of JPJ’s special Aidilfitri enforcement operation in Kuala Lumpur. He added that the ministry would intensify its “perception of being caught” strategy by increasing patrols in hotspots, reminding motorists they are being monitored, and encouraging them to drive more cautiously. In addition to physical patrols, this year’s operation is supported by modern technology, including six traffic surveillance drones, enforcement action cameras, smart enforcement devices, body cameras, and dashboard cameras (dashcams). “These tools facilitate operations and ensure broader, more precise monitoring,” Loke said. He was responding to queries on the total number of summonses issued on the first day of JPJ’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri operation, which began yesterday. The nationwide operation involves 3,000 JPJ enforcement personnel and will run until March 29. It targets nine major offences, including speeding, running red lights, using a mobile phone while driving, and overtaking in the emergency lane.