Two automobile drivers have been arrested for allegedly acting as unauthorised marshals by stopping traffic to present strategy to a supercar convoy on the Lebuh Kota Iskandar roundabout in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The incident got here to light after a video showing the 2 drivers stopping other road users to permit the supercar convoy through went viral on social media on August 14.
Acting on public complaints, the Iskandar Puteri district police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (JSPT) launched an investigation to discover and locate the 2 individuals. Police investigations found the convoy was travelling from Puteri Harbour towards Johor Bahru city centre.
Upon reaching the roundabout, the 2 drivers allegedly acted as marshals, stopping other vehicles to clear the way in which for the convoy. Each drivers, together with the vehicles used, were arrested by police on August 15.
The case is being investigated under Section 110 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing obstruction and interference to traffic.with a maximum wonderful of RM1,000. Police also issued 4 summonses for various offences involving non-compliance with prescribed vehicle specifications with the vehicles involved seized for further motion.
Iskandar Puteri deputy police chief Superintendent Saifullah Jaya Yahaya said police wouldn’t compromise with individuals acting as unauthorised convoy escorts who obstruct traffic or unlawfully stop members of the general public. He stressed such actions not only violate traffic regulations but could also endanger the individuals involved and other road users, and reminded the general public that they have to not attempt to regulate or stop traffic without lawful authority.
This Article First Appeared At paultan.org
