A video has since gone viral showing a civilian multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) using flashing blue lights and a siren while driving through heavy traffic on a highway.
In the clip, the MPV can be seen weaving through congested lanes, in an incident believed to have taken place on the Maju Expressway (MEX) yesterday (4 February).
PDRM probes viral video of MPV using blue flashing lights and siren to cut through highway traffic
According to BERNAMA, Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said police have yet to receive any reports related to the incident.
He added that efforts to analyse the video are underway, but they have not been able to clearly identify the vehicle’s registration number.
“Based on what is shown, the act is believed to be an offence under Rule 138(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959, which forbids the installation or use of flashing warning lights on vehicles that are not authorised emergency vehicles,” he said.
Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to come forward
Mohd Zamzuri said that if found guilty, the individual involved could be charged under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a fine of up to RM2,000 or a prison sentence of up to six months.
He added that authorities may also investigate the case under Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant, an offence punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
“Members of the public with any information are encouraged to come forward and assist with the investigation by contacting the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or their nearest police station,” he said.
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