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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized a total of 1,050 luxury vehicles in 2025, with the cars estimated to be worth more than RM200 million, following its nationwide enforcement of Ops Luxury
Launched in July last year, Ops Luxury is the department's initiative aimed at owners of luxury vehicles who violate road traffic laws.
In a statement, JPJ said the operation sends a clear message that no one is above the law, regardless of the value of the vehicle they own.
"The implementation of Ops Luxury sends a clear message that JPJ will not compromise with any party that fails to comply with road traffic regulations. Ownership of luxury vehicles is not an excuse to neglect responsibilities as lawful road users," it said.
JPJ also urged vehicle owners to be more responsible by ensuring their vehicle documents and driving licences are always renewed and valid for use.
Among the vehicles seized were Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche, Maserati, and BMW, among others
According to previous reports, offences included missing Motor Vehicle Licences (road tax), lack of valid insurance coverage, and expired or invalid driving licences.
Many of the vehicles were detained at JPJ storage depots for investigation after being seized under Section 64(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and related regulations.
Under Section 64(1), authorised officers are empowered to seize and detain vehicles suspected of being involved in offences or to identify drivers. Vehicles are only released once cases are settled or upon a court order.
JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the seizures have proven effective in improving compliance, with about 90% of owners settling their outstanding road tax arrears
Meanwhile, according to Bernama, Penang JPJ director Zulkifli Ismail said many of the seized vehicles were owned by prominent figures, businesspeople, and individuals bearing the title 'Datuk', with the most common excuse being that they had "forgotten" to renew their road tax and insurance.
He added that in some cases, road tax had expired for up to five years, including one Rolls-Royce with RM54,000 in unpaid road tax arrears.
JPJ said the periodic implementation of Ops Luxury will continue this year, particularly in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
