Kuala Lumpur police are investigating a viral video showing a public vehicle using a siren and flashing blue lights to cut through traffic on the Maju Expressway (MEX)
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are appealing for public information regarding a viral video showing a public vehicle using a siren and flashing blue lights to cut through traffic on the Maju Expressway (MEX).
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said no police report has been lodged over the incident so far.
He stated that a review of the one-minute video and its social media comments failed to identify the registration number of the vehicle involved.
“The displayed action is believed to involve an offence under Rule 138(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959,” he said in a statement today.
This rule prohibits the installation of flashing warning lights on any vehicle other than authorised emergency vehicles.
If convicted, the individual could be charged under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a penalty of an RM2,000 fine or six months’ imprisonment.
Mohd Zamzuri added that an investigation could also be conducted under Section 170 of the Penal Code if there is an element of impersonating a public servant.
This section provides for imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both.
Members of the public with information are urged to assist the investigation by contacting the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or any nearby police station.
