SIBU, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Police raided a street-racing hotspot along Jalan Kong Yit Khim-Sibu Jaya and seized 61 modified motorcycles during the 11-hour Ops Motorcycle, which began last night.
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation, from 9 pm yesterday until 8 am toay, was aimed at curbing illegal street racing so that road users will abide by traffic laws and regulations.
“During the operation, a total of 92 motorcycles were inspected, with 61 detained under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for structural modifications and for further inspection.
“Over 120 individuals - 114 men and six women - were also inspected in the same operation, with 268 summonses issued for various traffic offences, including modified exhausts, not having a driving licence, vehicle modification and not having registration numbers,” he said in a statement today.
He said that such operations would be conducted continuously and would target motorcyclists to prevent and combat street-racing activities in the district.
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