A 13-year-old was among four underage motorcyclists detected taking part in illegal racing and performing dangerous stunts during a special enforcement operation in Shah Alam.
The four-day Ops Motosikal Ekstrem was conducted by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) from Oct 6 to 9 to crack down on illegal street racing and extreme motorcycle modifications that could endanger other road users.
During the operation at Dataran Shah Alam, several motorcyclists also attempted to flee but were stopped by JPJ officers.
Selangor JPJ director Datuk Ahmad Kamarunzaman Mehat said 30 motorcycles were inspected, resulting in 19 being seized and 24 individuals being issued with enforcement action for various offences.
“Of the total, two individuals were issued with action under Section 42A(2), while another 22 were dealt with for other offences based on their respective violations.
“Four underage riders were detected during the operation,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the most common violations involved extreme motorcycle modifications, including altered exhaust systems, missing rear brakes, tyres that did not meet approved size requirements and modified swing arms.
Some motorcycles were also found without registration plates at the front and rear, or had been altered in ways that failed to comply with prescribed specifications.
Ahmad Kamarunzaman said certain modifications had compromised motorcycle safety, including excessively noisy exhaust systems and components that did not meet the required standards.
Riders found committing offences under Section 42A would face motorcycle seizure and court action, he added.
On attempts by some riders to escape during the operation, he said JPJ officers relied on their experience and expertise to keep the situation under control.
He acknowledged that escape attempts were a risk during enforcement operations but stressed that officers were prepared to manage such situations.
Ahmad Kamarunzaman also urged young people to channel their interest in motorcycling into more positive activities.
He reminded riders to obey traffic regulations, stay away from illegal racing and prioritise their own safety as well as that of other road users.
