| Azlan Othman |
THE Enforcement Division of the Land Transport Department (JPD) conducted a non-scheduled continuous patrol as early as 6.45am yesterday along the Muara-Tutong, Jerudong-Tutong and Muara / Serasa Highways as part of on-going efforts to ensure the safety, wellbeing and comfort of the public, especially road users.
Several heavy vehicle operators were found to have failed to comply with the rules regarding loads and committing other offences such as not carrying vehicle qualification certificates for driving heavy vehicles, not having vehicle licence and using vehicles in poor conditions.
Fourteen fines were issued to 13 drivers and companies. The companies were Syarikat Seri Affandi with driver Sundakan Padwasal; Syarikat Watiqah Ahza with driver Harjito; Bee Seng Shipping Company with driver Muhammad Yani; B Win Forwarding Trading Company with driver Santosa; Soon Lee Heavy Machinery with driver Alek Puji; and FT Kong Co Sdn Bhd with driver Badron Zait.
Others included Syarikat Ampuan Haji Salleh with driver Nur Setyo Nughoro; Foundation Construction Engineering with driver Jasmet Singh; Pro Builder Sdn Bhd with driver Huang Neng Hui; Syarikat Haji Mangsor & Anak-Anak with driver Muhammad Anwar; Normaila Sdn Bhd with driver Sarun Patthaward; Q-Stone Sdn Bhd with driver Poniman; and Swee Sdn Bhd with driver Jamery Sukun.
During the patrol by the JPD, the driver named Harjito from Syarikat Watiqah Ahza was found to have committed a second offence, with the first offence being committed as recent as on March 13 for driving heavy vehicles carrying excessive load.
The second fine was imposed on the driver, while the company’s managers were instructed to provide information to drivers to comply with the rules to prevent the company’s permit from being suspended.
A final warning was also issued to other companies, whereby if they are found to repeat the offence, the JPD along with other enforcement authorities will take swift and decisive action against drivers under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations.
This includes suspending or revoking the driver’s licence, whereas for the company and its vehicles, the vehicle licences and company permits will be suspended temporarily.
The JPD urged company owners to be responsible and make their drivers comply with the Road Traffic Act and Regulations.