SEREMBAN: The variety of road accidents reported in Negri Sembilan over a 10-day period fell by greater than 30% in comparison with the identical festive period final yr, says state police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohamad Mat Yusop.
He mentioned throughout Op Selamat 17 from 28 to Feb 6, just one dying was reported in comparison with 9 final yr.
“The only fatality reported involved a 43-year-old male pedestrian who was knocked down by a motorcyclist in Kuala Pilah around 8pm on Jan 29,” he advised reporters.
DCP Datuk Mohamad mentioned 564 accidents have been reported over the identical period, in comparison with 815 16 final yr.
The variety of autos concerned in accidents this yr was 996 down from 1,447 final yr.
DCP Mohamad mentioned a lot of the accidents have been prompted because of tailgating (151), being unaware of the presence of different autos (95), getting into/exiting junctions (77), shedding management of the automobile (60), overtaking (37), reversing (37) and fatigue (13).
He mentioned police additionally carried out 151 operations throughout the 10-day period in collaboration with different enforcement businesses.
A complete of 10,559 summonses with a mixed complete of greater than RM2.5mil have been issued, in comparison with 9,713 summonses final yr.
He mentioned 6,617 summonses have been issued for 5 predominant offences specifically dashing (6,032), beating crimson lights (284), utilizing cell phones whereas driving (118), queue-cutting (133) and overtaking alongside double traces (50).
“We also detained 156 suspects for various offences such as road traffic violations, drug-related and for being on our wanted list,” he mentioned.
DCP Mohamad additionally mentioned solely 5 break-ins have been reported throughout Ops Selamat 17 in comparison with 17 final yr.
“Since Ops Selamat 17 was a success, we will continue to carry out total enforcement throughout the year to reduce accidents and crime.
“We would also like to thank other government agencies as well as the Malaysian Highway Authority, PLUS, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society for all assistance rendered during Ops Selamat 17,” he added.
