Op Selamat 22: Lower Accident Rate, Traffic Summonses Skyrocket

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain says that the Operation Selamat 22, which was carried out in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2024 saw a slight decrease in the alarming statistics. Compared to the Raya holidays of last year, there was a 1.41% decrease in the overall number of traffic accidents.

A Total of 8,862 accidents  were recorded during the op as opposed to 8,989 cases in the previous year. There were 105 fatal accidents out of the total, which is 10% fewer than the 117 cases that were reported in 2023. Meanwhile there were 119 accidental deaths overall, which is less than the 126 that occurred the previous year.

"Motorcycle riders and pillions still recorded the highest deaths at 79 in this Op Selamat, compared to 80 in 2023, Razarudin mentioned asding that failing to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and being too tired or sleepy are two major factors in traffic accidents.

While there was a minor decrease in accidents and fatalities, PDRM issued 292% more summonses than they did during Raya 2023. Yes, 292%, from 29,216 to 114,467 saman, is what you said.

According to the IGP, the large number of saman issued is meant to remind drivers to abide by traffic laws. In addition, there were 189 home invasions as opposed to 272 cases, a 31% drop.