This is a simple reminder to everyone to never use the emergency lane!
But, is there really a need to (remind people, that is) about the laws against using the emergency lane? It seems that some Malaysians do still need reminding.
The Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS took to their Facebook page to showcase a car using the emergency lane only to get stopped and fined by the authorities, literally seconds later.
Memandu di lorong kecemasan dan dapat "voucher"
Posted by Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS on Ahad, 23 Ogos 2020
They wrote, “Driving on the emergency lane and receiving a ‘voucher’.”
In the video, a white SUV could be seen driving past traffic on the emergency lane. After the traffic moved a short distance, it is revealed that the SUV was stopped by the police.
This is a serious offense because when you use the emergency lane, it could become an obstruction towards emergency vehicles like ambulances and police cars. The police officers could be in a hurry to save someone from danger and the ambulance could be carrying a patient in dire need of medical help.
Which is why using the emergency lane could potentially lead to a fine of up to RM2,000 or jail time of up to six months, punishable under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Hence, just don’t use the emergency lane.
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