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Is Your Car a Zombie? JPJ Calls Out Total Loss Vehicles on the Roads!

Have you spotted a 'total loss' vehicle on the road? You're not alone! JPJ has the scoop on these mysterious rides still cruising around! 📅🚗💥

In a surprising turn of events, the Malaysian Road Transport Department, or JPJ, has issued a call for individuals who have spotted ‘total loss’ vehicles on the roads to come forward. A total loss vehicle is typically one that has been severely damaged in an accident and is therefore deemed unsuitable for driving. Yet, some of these unfortunate cars seem to be getting a second life and are roaming our roads as if they just rolled out of the showroom. Creepy, right?

Residents in Kajang have noticed these ‘zombie’ cars on the highways, causing waves of concern regarding road safety. These vehicles, often held together by duct tape and hope, are a potential hazard not only for their drivers but for other road users as well. Imagine cruising along and suddenly discovering you’re driving beside a twisted frame of metal that should have been on a flatbed truck to the junkyard!

JPJ is making an active effort to clean up the streets and wants the public's help. They urge anyone who sees a vehicle they suspect might be a total loss to report it. This initiative not only addresses safety concerns but also emphasizes public involvement in ensuring safer roadways for everyone. If you’ve got an eye for dodgy vehicles, now’s your chance to shine and help the JPJ keep our roads free from vehicular skeletons!

So, if you come across a car that seems to have survived a horror movie, don’t hesitate to reach out to the authorities. Remember, not all heroes wear capes—some just stare down the road and take note! Speaking of automobiles, did you know Malaysia ranked 24th in the world for road safety according to the WHO? And, for car enthusiasts out there, the first vehicle ever manufactured was the Benz Patent Motorwagen in 1885, which may have also had its fair share of road mishaps!

Stay safe out there and keep your eyes peeled for those zombie rides! Let’s work together and ensure our highways are safe for all, especially those who prefer four wheels that are actually functioning!