KUCHING: Motorists are advised against speeding as the police are currently on an operation codenamed ‘Saman Ekor’ to book speedhogs.
The nationwide operation which started on Monday (Aug 21) is being carried out by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) to detect road users who exceeded the stipulated speed limits.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said speeding is an offence under Section 79 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
“If detected through the ‘Tru Cam’ speed camera, a RM300 summons will be delivered to the vehicle owner’s address via post.
“The summonses can be settled at any district JSPT offices throughout Sarawak,” he said in a statement.
The operation is to warn all road users to comply with the rules to reduce road accident cases.
Mohd Azman advised all road users to comply with the traffic laws and regulations, warning that the police will not compromise with those who fail to obey traffic laws.
Meanwhile, lawyer Muhammad Akram Abdul Aziz advised motorists not to disregard speeding fines issued by the police.
“Neglecting this fine could lead to stricter action against offenders.
“This is because when the fines are sent to the registered address, the vehicle owners still have the right to provide explanations on the offences, including if the vehicle was driven by someone else or if the vehicle number was falsified,” he was quoted as saying in national news portal Sinar Daily.
In reality, vehicle owners have the right to provide explanations about the alleged offences such as informing the authorities about the identity of the driver who operated the vehicle (if it wasn’t the vehicle owner).
Muhammad Akram said the opportunity is currently given to vehicle owners to provide reasonable explanations, especially if the individual involved didn’t commit any offence.
