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JPJ nabs two drug-positive drivers at Duta Toll Plaza in crackdown
Two commercial vehicle drivers tested positive for methamphetamine during a two-day integrated enforcement operation at Duta Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur. The operation resulted in 62 notices being issued for various traffic and vehicle violations.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Road safety authorities have intensified efforts to combat drug-impaired driving, with two commercial vehicle operators found to be under the influence of methamphetamine during a targeted enforcement operation at Duta Toll Plaza.
The discovery was made as part of a two-day integrated operation conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in collaboration with other agencies. Beyond the drug-related cases, enforcement personnel issued a total of 62 notices for breaches ranging from traffic violations to vehicle maintenance deficiencies.
The operation underscores growing concerns over substance abuse among commercial drivers, whose impaired driving poses significant risks to public safety on Malaysian highways. Authorities have indicated their commitment to conducting similar coordinated enforcement drives to deter drug use among professional vehicle operators and enhance road safety.
Drivers found to be under the influence of controlled substances face potential criminal charges and penalties under Malaysian traffic and narcotics laws. The JPJ has urged commercial vehicle operators to comply with safety regulations and advised drivers to refrain from any activity that could impair their ability to operate vehicles safely.