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Negeri Sembilan JPJ seizes four luxury vehicles from unlicensed foreign drivers
The Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department has impounded four high-end vehicles operated by foreign nationals without valid driving permits. The enforcement action underscores ongoing efforts to tighten road safety compliance in the state.
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SEREMBAN — Authorities in Negeri Sembilan have impounded four luxury vehicles following an enforcement operation targeting unlicensed foreign drivers, the state's Road Transport Department (JPJ) confirmed on Monday.
The vehicles were seized during routine compliance checks after officials determined that the foreign nationals operating them lacked valid Malaysian driving licences. The department did not disclose specific details regarding the nationalities of the drivers or the makes of the vehicles involved.
The action aligns with JPJ's broader commitment to ensuring road safety and enforcing traffic regulations uniformly across the state. Unlicensed driving remains a persistent traffic violation that exposes both drivers and the public to elevated accident risks.
The seized vehicles have been held pending further investigation and potential prosecution of the drivers involved. Violators face fines and other penalties under Malaysia's Road Transport Act, with potential custodial sentences for repeat or serious offences.
The Negeri Sembilan JPJ has urged all motorists, both residents and visitors, to ensure they hold appropriate driving credentials before operating any vehicle on public roads. Authorities continue to conduct regular enforcement operations to maintain compliance with national traffic safety standards.