Kuala Lumpur police deploy traffic officers to 122 secondary schools

Kuala Lumpur police are stepping up road safety measures by deploying traffic personnel to 122 secondary schools across the capital. This initiative aims to strengthen enforcement and improve adherence to traffic laws among students, while also ensuring smoother traffic flow during peak school hours.

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If before this traffic police were rarely at schools, from now on they will be stationed at schools to conduct checks on students, including driving license checks.

Datuk Fadil Marsus, the Chief Police Officer of Kuala Lumpur, stated that traffic police will now be a regular presence at schools, conducting checks on students, including their driving licenses. Beyond enforcement, they will also provide education on traffic regulations. This proactive approach seeks to instill a culture of respect for road rules from a young age.

In addition to traffic safety, the Kuala Lumpur Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) will also be involved. Officers will conduct urine tests on students identified as needing screening, covering all secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, including private institutions.

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They will also provide explanations and education on traffic law compliance.

This program is part of Kuala Lumpur Police's ongoing efforts to educate the public on law observance, starting with traffic rules. Since October last year, the police have implemented 'Op Patuh Undang-undang' (Op PUU) to foster a culture of respect for laws. Between January and May this year, 41 arrests were made involving students for reckless and dangerous driving, a decrease from 58 arrests in the same period last year. The advocacy approach focuses on continuous education to cultivate disciplined, responsible, and integrity-driven students.

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We will target students who need urine screening. This involvement includes all secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, including private ones. All of them.