A trailer driver faces up to 10 years in jail for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and causing a crash at a toll plaza.
SHAH ALAM: A trailer driver has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs and causing injury in a crash at a toll plaza.
Noor Azuan Abdul Rahman, 48, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here on Monday.
The alleged offence occurred at the Kemuning Toll Plaza on the Kesas Expressway at 9.11 pm on December 10.
He is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs, an offence under Section 44(1A)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction.
Magistrate Ameera Mastura Khamis granted the accused bail of RM10,000 with one surety.
The court also ordered the suspension of his driving licence pending the disposal of the case.
The case has been set for mention on February 12 for the appointment of a defence counsel.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Akhilah Rosmi prosecuted the case, while Noor Azuan was unrepresented. – Bernama
