Traffic enforcement blitz in Ampang Jaya
The three-day operation, dubbed 'Ops Terjah Parking', was carried out from July 15 to 17 in Taman Muda, Taman Perindustrian Pandan Indah and Pandan Jaya.
In addition to 3,930 compounds, five notices were issued and two vehicles were seized.
'The main offences identified during the operation included failure to pay parking fees and placing vehicles outside designated parking bays.
'Enforcement was carried out under the Road Transport Order (Provision of Parking Spaces) (MPAJ) 2007,' the municipal council said in a statement.
The operation involved issuing compounds to vehicle owners who failed to pay parking fees and offering on-site compound payment services.
The stronger enforcement drew support from some who said similar operations should be carried out more often in other busy commercial areas.
A frequent visitor to Bandar Baru Ampang, Jenny Selvam said the double-parking situation had gotten out of control.
'There are usually parking bays available but some people choose to double park for convenience. This creates unnecessary congestion for others.
'I hope MPAJ will step up enforcement and carry out regular checks,' she said.
A check by StarMetro at the Pandan Perdana, Pandan Indah and Ampang Point commercial areas showed a similar need for enforcement.
Motorists double-parked or parked along main roads that are not designated for parking.
In Pandan Indah, double-parked vehicles interrupted traffic flow, causing congestion.
MPAJ, in the same media statement, said the operation would be continued in all gazetted parking areas under its jurisdiction.
'The public is advised to pay parking fees and park within designated bays to avoid obstructing traffic.'
Compounds issued must be settled to avoid further action, the local council added.
In May, MPAJ towed 29 vehicles during another operation in the Ampang Point area.
It also issued 41 compounds to vehicle owners who had parked in back lanes or blocked key access points.
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