More than 5.8 million summonses were issued to heavy vehicles for violating peak-hour highway restrictions between 2023 and 2025, says Transport Ministry.

PETALING JAYA: More than 5.8 million summonses were issued to heavy vehicles for violating peak-hour highway restrictions between 2023 and 2025, the Transport Ministry said.

In a written reply to the Senate, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department (RTD) has been conducting special operations and scheduled patrols, particularly during morning and evening peak hours, to detect offenders and take immediate action.

“Based on RTD records, 1,741,232 cases were recorded in 2023, followed by 2,079,999 cases in 2024, and 1,991,177 cases in 2025.

“Enforcement actions include the issuance of offence notices and compounds under the relevant legal provisions.

“Action may also be taken against vehicle owners or operating companies if they fail to ensure their drivers comply with the rules,” he said.

Loke emphasised that restrictions on heavy vehicles entering certain major highways during peak hours are implemented as a traffic management measure to reduce congestion, prevent the mixing of heavy and light vehicles, and improve road safety.

He added that the measure also aims to ensure smoother daily commutes for road users travelling to and from work.

“On the proposal to extend the peak-hour ban to all highways in the Klang Valley, the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Works Ministry and highway concessionaires.

“Nevertheless, we remain ready to provide input from a road safety perspective if the proposal is pursued,” he said.

 The Sun Malaysia