JOHOR BARU, April 2 -- The Road Transport Department (RTD) issued 7,473 notices for various traffic offences, involving 25 per cent of the 29,769 total vehicles screened, on the first day of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2024 special operation yesterday.

RTD Law and Enforcement senior director Datuk Lokman Jamaan said the traffic offences were detected after enforcement action was carried out on vehicles in the nationwide operation yesterday.

He said the notices issued were for multiple violations to road safety rules and regulations.

"This involved nine major traffic violations that are the cause of fatal road accidents, such as speeding and beating red lights.

"The other violations include overtaking on double lines, driving in the emerg...