A dramatic scene unfolded at a roadblock on Jalan Bangsar last night when a motorcyclist in his 20's was detained by Road Transport Department (RTD) officials. The man's initial excuse that the motorcycle belonged to a friend quickly unraveled as further checks revealed a multitude of offenses, including a fake registration number and no valid driver's license.

The incident began when the motorcyclist was stopped at the roadblock due to the absence of a front registration number on his vehicle. As RTD personnel investigated further, the man became visibly agitated and began to question the authority of the officials. His behavior turned rude and belligerent as he realized that his motorcycle would be impounded.

However, the motorcyclist's outburst was only the tip of the iceberg. Upon further investigation, RTD officials discovered that the motorcycle's registration number was fake, adding to the list of offenses. The incident highlights the importance of regular roadblocks in ensuring the safety and legitimacy of vehicles on the road.

According to RTD Deputy Director General (Planning and Operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi, the joint operation involved 150 personnel from various agencies, including the National Anti-Drug Agency, Immigration Department, National Registration Department, and police Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department. The operation, which began at 9 pm, resulted in the checking of 5,169 vehicles and the issuance of 1,369 summons notices.

The RTD took action against 1,431 vehicles for various offenses, including:

Not having a driver's license

Not having valid road tax

Not having vehicle insurance coverage

Illegal modifications

In addition to the motorcyclist's fake registration number, the operation also uncovered two undocumented migrants, who were detained. The National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) performed urine tests on 20 individuals, with two testing positive for drugs.

The success of the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in maintaining road safety and enforcing traffic laws. 

Source: NST