A 10-year-old kid in Seremban got into an accident after driving his parents’ car. In an official statement by PDRM in Seremban, a 9-year-old kid, who is the neighbour of the “young driver” also tagged along in the passenger seat.
Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Hatta Che Din, the chief police of Seremban said the kids wanted to drive around town in the Toyota Corolla. Unfortunately, the car skidded while navigating a curve, causing the kid to hit a van parked by the roadside.
As a result of the collision, the parked van then struck a Perodua Kancil in front of it, causing damages to a total of 3 cars.
Hatta said the accident happened around 9:30 PM on Tuesday (September 3), and the kids drove from Apartment Arowana Impian to Taman Arowana Impian.
Fortunately, both kids were reported safe and got out of the accident unharmed.
What will happen to the kids?
The case is being investigated under Sections 39(1) and 111 of the Road Transport Act 1987, Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, and Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001
According to Hatta, the police will also take strict action against the parents or the guardians. In the statement, however, Hatta did not specify the form of punishment.
Hatta also reminded all parents to watch over their children to avoid any unwanted things from happening.
“All drivers are also reminded to follow all rules on the road.”
He appealed to anyone with information on the accident to contact the investigating officer at 016-4830853 or the nearest police station.
