August 10, 2024
Motorcycle-related accidents in Malaysia are becoming increasingly critical, with incidents involving motorcyclists proving to be particularly severe. According to recent information shared by Datuk Seri Yusri, Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department at Bukit Aman, there were 600,000 motorcycle accidents last year alone. This equates to an average of 1,644 accidents occurring each day.Among these, 17 were fatal accidents, resulting in an average of 18 deaths daily. Shockingly, motorcyclists accounted for 12 of these fatalities, representing approximately 75% of the total. This marks a noticeable increase compared to previous years.
Datuk Seri Yusri also indicated that the growing number of motorcyclists on the road could be a significant factor contributing to the rise in accidents."
There are many causes of motorcycle accidents, including dangerous and reckless driving, poor road conditions, and other unforeseen incidents."
Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department to Enhance EnforcementPrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar recently expressed concern over the persistently high number of motorcycle accidents. In response, Yusri stated that the department would intensify crackdowns and implement stricter measures to strengthen enforcement.
These measures include invoking Section 31 of the Children Act 2001 (parental neglect leading to a child being exposed to danger) and Section 19 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which holds parents responsible for traffic offenses committed by their underage children.
He added, "Additionally, we are conducting weekly operations to crack down on illegal street racing. We also regularly investigate and gather intelligence in areas known for such activities."Furthermore, the department is launching road safety awareness campaigns through "Education Operations" across various social segments, including schools.
Yusri emphasized that the primary goal of these initiatives is to educate students about road safety, ensuring they follow all traffic rules when riding motorcycles on the road.
Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT)
Objective
JSPT was established with the main objective of making it a department that leads traffic management with the core of the main services as follows:-
Investigations and Legislation
Enforcement
Traffic Control
Summons Management
Organizational Structure
At the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters level, the JSPT will be headed by a senior police officer with the rank of SAC who will act as the Director of the JSPT and be assisted by:-
Two Deputy Directors with the rank of ACP namely:-
Deputy Director (General Policing/ Investigations/ Resources)
Deputy Director (Enforcement/ Traffic Control/ Summons Management)
Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri
Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri is a prominent figure in Malaysia's law enforcement community, currently serving as the Director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department at Bukit Aman. With extensive experience in policing and traffic management, Datuk Yusri has played a crucial role in addressing the challenges of road safety and traffic regulations in Malaysia.
Under his leadership, the department has focused on combating traffic violations, improving road safety, and implementing stricter enforcement measures to reduce accident rates. Datuk Yusri is known for his proactive approach to addressing the rising number of motorcycle accidents and is dedicated to enhancing public awareness and safety through various initiatives and campaigns.