Malaysian Royal Police JPJ Clamping Down On Illegal Bike Modifications

It seems that the police force from our neighbours up north have started learning from our "Men in White" (that's the Land Transport Authority) for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term and have started clamping down on motorcycles that flouts the laws and regulations against what you can and cannot modify on your motorcycle.

The Penang State JPJ Operations Unit has implemented a special motorcycle operation around Seberang Perai district, Penang.

The main focus of this enforcement exercise that was carried out is to catch those with

• Illegal exhaust modifications
• Side mirrors that are installed under the handlebars
• Installation of addition lighting units
• Blinking brake lights not conforming to regulations
• Illegible license plates
• Invalid motorcycle licenses
• Expired road tax
• Insufficient or no insurance coverage

The operation also focused on other illegal modifications that are not allowed under the Malaysian law and JPJ's legislation.

The Royal Malaysian Police Force encourages all riders and motorcycle owners are to obey rules and laws while riding and to practice proper defensive riding techniques to avoid accidents and be safe on the roads.

What do you think about this clamp-down operation? Will this mean there will be less Malaysian registered bikes on our roads in Singapore with their ear-piercingly loud exhausts? And do you know what constitutes an illegal exhaust in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments section below!

Pictures below are examples of some offences that were highlighted during the special operations.