Authorities detect over 180 violations by heavy goods vehicles over three-day enforcement blitz

Industries that use heavy goods vehicles say technology and continuous education are ways to improve road safety. That's as authorities detected more than 180 violations among such vehicles over three days this week. Offences included speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, and overloaded vehicles. Charlotte Lim with more.

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