Motorists are still not clear about incentives available for them after receiving tickets from traffic police.
City Police Chief ACP Ahmad Sofi Zakaria said they noted the lack of awareness after receiving a number of inquiries on the definition of summonses issued to them as well as the incentives for paying the summonses.
"We received encouraging response from the public attending our 'Meet the Public' session held at the food court of Giant Hypermall, Kolombong, Saturday.
"And most of the complaints are inquiries on the definition of traffic summonses and the incentives in paying the tickets that have been publicised by media widely few years back.
"Maybe some of them are unaware of the existing incentives and maybe they are ignorant on the issue," he said.
Ahmad Sofi said this to Daily Express here during the 13th 'Meet the Public' session held in cooperation with the management of the hypermall.
Also present were City Police Deputy Chief DSP Peter Umbuas, other senior officials and the hypermall Assistant Complex Manager, Hendrew Sigar.
Therefore, Ahmad Sofi said motorists who need more explanation on their summonses and the incentives should go to any traffic police station here and other districts to get the information.
"Actually there are four categories under the incentives provided for motorists who have been issued with traffic summonses.
"For instance, six traffic offences under Category A that could contribute directly to fatal accidents like having no driving licence, beating traffic light, involved in accidents, jumping queue, no seat belts and using mobile handphones while driving will not get any reduction on the summonses.
"In other words, the errant motorists who violate the traffic regulations under Category A must pay RM300 for each offence," he said.
Ahmad Sofi also cited light traffic offences under Category D for technical offences like having fancy plates and dark tinted windscreens would have different amounts to pay the offences.
As for the existing incentives, he said errant motorists who were issued summonses for double-parking and obstructing traffic flow, for example, would be imposed a fine of RM100 for the first 14 days, RM150 after 14 days and RM250 after 30 days.
"The best approach that the motorists can take is to avoid being issued the summonses by complying with traffic and road regulations.
"Giving the common reason that there is a shortage of parking space in the city is not an excuse that we can accept," he said.
Daily Express: 18 December 2011
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