What penalties face vehicle owners with illegal modifications?

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Vehicle Seizure for Illegal Modifications Under Road Transport Act 1987

Vehicle owners found to have illegally modified their vehicles will face seizure of their vehicles as stipulated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987. This measure is being enforced as part of broader operations to curb illegal racing and related criminal activities.
Vehicle Seizure as a Primary Penalty

The Penang police have indicated that the seizure of vehicles is the primary penalty for owners found to have made illegal modifications. This action is being carried out in conjunction with intensified operations targeting illegal racing and street thug activities.
Enforcement Through Integrated Operations

As part of "Ops Ambang Baru" 2023, a large-scale integrated operation involving 1,081 Penang police personnel and assisted by agencies like the Road Transport Department (RTD) and the Department of the Environment (DOE) will be conducted. Vehicle inspections, particularly of modified motorcycles, are a key component of these operations to identify non-compliant vehicles.
Scope of Inspections and Actions Against Workshops

Beyond individual vehicle owners, inspections will also extend to workshops. This includes those operating illegally or involved in modifying motorcycles without the necessary approvals. Since January, numerous mat rempit and street thugs have been apprehended, and several workshops have faced action for unauthorised modifications.

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