Penang is expected to have up to 1.9 million vehicles enter and pass through the state during the holiday period of May 27 to June 2, reported Bernama.
This will prompt the Penang police contingent to increase monitoring and enforcement in the state, said Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail. The surge in traffic volume is expected as road users return to their hometowns during the holiday period of Hari Raya Aidiladha, Wesak Day, the official birthday of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and the mid-year school holidays in Malaysia, he said.
“Penang is one of the country’s top tourist destinations and a strategic route for motorists. To ensure smooth traffic flow and optimal road safety, PDRM, through the traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT), will step up monitoring and enforcement operations at key locations,” Azizee said.
Monitoring will be increased at blackspots and congestion hotspots along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) to ensure smooth travel, said the Penang police chief.
Focus will be on the districts with the highest number of fatal accidents and congestion hotspots, including Jalan Teluk Air Tawar-Jalan Bagan Luar in Seberang Perai Utara, Jalan Perusahaan Perai-Jalan Kulim in Seberang Perai Tengah, Jalan Besar Simpang Empat in Seberang Perai Selatan, and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, he continued.
The Penang JSPT will have 145 officers and personnel directly involved in the operation, working with the Department of Crime Prevention and Community Safety, the Road Transport Department, local authorities and PLUS. Offences such as speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, using the emergency lane, running red lights, queue-jumping, and overtaking on double lines will face immediate enforcement action.
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Penang drivers mostly buy toyota instead of perodua or proton. the lease patriotic state in the country. they rather support violent japs than local brand
actually penang is loyal to motherland brand BYD .
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in summary, traffic in Penang is expected to be heavy!
from the river to the sea, penang island will be free