There are many things in life that don’t have to be spelled out. Some things you say or do out of courtesy, and other times you figure things out using common sense. The latter can be frustratingly absent for Malaysian road users (regardless of status, as perfectly exemplified by some “VIPs”), such as the driver of this black Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Based on a viral video posted on social media, it was clear the driver’s motive for using the emergency lane was to avoid traffic congestion. This incident took place near Yong Peng, Johor, at approximately KM 124.9 on the North-South Expressway (PLUS).
Now, the vehicle with the dashcam recorder did attempt to obstruct the path of the Mercedes, but this outraged the Mercedes driver, who promptly wound down his window and gestured somewhat peculiarly. Of course, he proceeded to continue driving on the emergency lane.
The video caught the attention of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM Batu Pahat), which has since issued a statement on its Facebook page. It is investigating the case for two possible offences – driving on the emergency lane, as well as reckless driving and endangering other road users. It will be filed under Section 42 (1) APJ 1987 and Rule 53A LN 166/59.
PDRM is also urging other motorists with similar recordings of the incident to come forward to assist in its investigations. The incident occurred on April 23 at roughly 3.50 pm.
By the way, the cops will be on the lookout for motorists with arrest warrants and outstanding summonses during the peak Hari Raya travel period. So, if you have a long list of outstanding saman, it’s better to pay up and balik kampung with a clean slate. Otherwise, you run the risk of being pulled over. Also, don’t misuse the emergency lane!
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Just revoke his driving license, we don’t need people like this on the road.
Revoke? They still can drive without license anyway. Send them to squat in jail for a year or so instead. And then revoke his license.
Bring it on. Malu apa bosskur , LOL!
What malu. I will join you soon
From Penang. No wonder lah. Lawless island
How you know from penang. Please dont tell because its a penang registered car.
Bcoz it is PB98 lah. Orang buta pun tau.
North island is just like south island. Duadua pun sama spesis. So proud of Chinese education but learn ZERO morals, breaking laws at will in hopes to bribe police when kena caught then go back complain about corruption in Malaysia. Real f8ckup minds.
Some BARBARIANS thought they deserve RESPECT just because of NEW or more EXPENSIVE cars. Nah! Who cares?
Kereta sewa balik raya
Heavily tinted windows, driving on emergency lane and acting like a gangster. This has all the hallmark of ‘paying the authority and escaping easily’ group. These people do it bravely cause they can afford to pay off the authority easily
While i agree that no one should be driving on the emergency lane other than the ambulance or the enforcement officers, etc, the driver recording this video should also stay within his lane. No need to drive in the middle of both lane, he is just as selfish as the merc driver!!
He tried blocking other emergency lane abusers la bro. He won’t let the abusers just get away with it easily, so he gave them a bit of a hard time.
What can u do? PDRM will even greet the guy nicely and just interested in his money. What do few thousands penalty do for someone who can afford Mercedes? Nothing…
As long as it hurt, it doesnt matter. Death by a thousand cuts to their wallet.
If PDRM or Polis Trafik really do their job, they could randomly send the unmark polis car and block those emergency lane offender.
This will generate MORE income for government and punishment the offender as well
actually why the dashcam driver obstruct the lane?
Ya why?
Both needs penalised PDRM respond to only one driver.. if obstructing road means good samaritan then PDRM needs to rethink.. is cari pasal legal…
The driver intended to block the merc.
The dashcam driver tried to obstruct the Merz path.
The article already explained on that paragrah above the video.
by obstructing, he himself already broke the law by going into the emergency lane
Hah viral all you want…looking at this person, their car and their number plate all it brings to mind are 3 letters…NFA.
So with 2nos plate is investigate. But those with common plate terus court saman?
Egois driver vs egois driver!
Both needs penalised PDRM respond to only one driver.. if obstructing road means good samaritan then PDRM needs to rethink.. is cari pasal legal…
Tauke give angpow 5k each pdrm tutup kes d
Saman only max RM600, tauke so stupid to give RM 5k angpow each?
Bayar saman saja apa susah? If can afford Merc, small matter. If suspend lesen or masuk jel, sure less offenders.
Whats the rule with blocking anyone that drives on the emergency lane?
Are normal civilians allowed to stop vehicles from using the lane?