PUTRAJAYA: Six high-capability drones will be deployed to monitor and detect traffic offences from the air during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli (pic), who disclosed this, said the drones will be flown over 288 hotspots for accidents and congestion. Aedy Fadly said the locations included major routes leading to the east coast, south and northern highways across the country. “The enhanced enforcement approach focuses on the use of modern technology and stricter monitoring of traffic offences in anticipation of a surge in road traffic during the festive season,” he added. The JPJ chief said motorists committing offences will be issued a Notice to Attend an Interview (Notice 114) under the Road Transport Act 1987.

Source: The Star March 18, 2026 10:55 UTC