A total of 11,788 road crashes involving 17,901 vehicles have been reported within a week of the launch of road safety operation, "Ops Selamat".

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Azisman Alias said Selangor recorded the highest number of crashes with 3,611 cases, followed by Johor (1,824), Kuala Lumpur (1,432) and Penang (978).

"Of the 97 deaths, motorcyclists and pillion riders accounted for the highest number at 71," he said in a statement today.

He said 178,906 summonses were issued and of the number, 110,872 involved six major offences namely, using mobile phones while driving, beating traffic lights, driving over the speed limit, misusing emergency lanes, cutting queues and overtaking on double lines.

The operation, carried out in conjunction with the current Chinese New Year celebration, will end on Feb 1. - Bernama