Check With LTD Before Making Modifications
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Land Transport Enforcement Chief is urging motorists to check with the Land Transport Department (LTD) Technical Section before fitting accessories to their vehicles to ensure they do not violate the Road Traffic Act and comply with the manufacturing standards.

The call was made following another round of joint spotchecks conducted yesterday morning by personnel from both the LTD and Tutong Police Station, in which several vehicles were found to have illegal modifications.

"They have been using the roads in Brunei for so long yet they are not familiar with the modification standards and procedures," said Land Transport Department Legal and Enforcement Chief Hj Suaib.

The operation carried out along Jalan Serambangun in the Tutong District resulted in the nabbing of 43 commercial vehicles and issuing of 51 compounds. Eighteen Speed Warning Device (SWD) violations were also detected. The police also issued 58 compounds and several summons.

The operation involved 11 LTD officers led by Development and Planning Assistant Director Hj Joharry bin Hj Abd Karim, while the 18 police personnel were headed by Tutong Police District Duty Traffic Officer (DTO) ASP Hj Othman bin Hj Ahmad.

On top of excessive modifications and faulty SWD, the officers also nabbed motorists with expired road tax, tinted windows and one vehicle with bald tyres at the rear and front.

Road traffic offenders paid their fines and scribbled down their particulars at a mobile stand erected by the personnel.

The nearly three-hour morning operation was held to enhance awareness on the traffic rules and regulations. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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