The transport ministry is drafting a proposal for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to require those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to pay compensation to victims’ families, Bernama reports.
This was indicated by transport minister Anthony Loke following a fatal crash in Klang on Sunday, April 29, in which a car overtaking recklessly at high speed collided with a motorcycle coming in the opposite direction on Jalan Raya Barat. The motorcyclist was killed on the spot in the incident, which was caught on a vehicle dashcam.
The driver of the car, who was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, has been remanded for four days to facilitate investigation under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Loke said the compensation would be in addition to prison sentences meted out under Act 333. In a statement, he said this was in line with the ministry’s uncompromising stance against drink-driving, which endangers other road users. “This loss is heartbreaking, and such incidents not only claim innocent lives, but are also a form of criminal negligence that is completely unacceptable,” he said about the incident.
He said amendments to Act 333 were passed in the Dewan Rakyat and came into force in October 2020, providing for heavier penalties against offenders. Under Section 44 of the Act, any individual who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causes death may, upon conviction, face imprisonment of not less than 10 years and not more than 15 years, as well as a fine of between RM50,000 and RM100,000.
For repeat offences, the penalty is more severe — imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 20 years, along with a fine ranging from RM100,000 to RM150,000.
“As such, MOT urges PDRM to expedite a thorough investigation into yesterday’s accident so that the investigation paper can be referred to the attorney general’s chambers for prosecution, and hopes the court will impose the heaviest possible sentence if the offender is found guilty,” he said in his statement.
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Ah Neh drive honda city only and it might not even own by him. he where got money to pay fine and compensation? he can only afford to go to jail which makes no difference for him coz his life isn’t successful to begin with.
This is not the matter of Ali, or Ah Hok. this is a case to exert max penalty so every one can travel safely on the road.
I couldnt agree any less.
Anthony the Look.,pls use common sense.
The speed moron is drunk and on dadah.
Any non corrupt hakim,will sentence him to say 15 years jail.Do u think his family members will pay compensation,while he rots in Kajang jail?
By the time he comes out,no one will employ a speed gangster.
The law needs amendment: Life imprisonment with 10 rotan for drunken,dadah influenced driving.He just killed an innocent rider(regardless of race) and destroyed his family.The wife is husbandless.The children lost their papa in 5 mad seconds.
Must be practiced instantly & immediately!
Thank you minister. During PAS ruling era, they did nothing, now they bark like no body business.
‘…in Klang on Sunday, April 29’ – this writer is a time-traveler. Nasib baik Anthony Lim and not Anthony Loke.
Dengar boleh, percaya jangan. How many times already with drunk drivers causing death, injury, and trauma to victims? Not the first, nor will it be the last. Until some VIP became the victim, don’t expect changes.
Just wanna ask….
What happens if the driver claims that he wasn’t intoxicated during the accident?
He was highly stressed and couldn’t think straight after the accident and took a can of beer from the back of his car or better still a passerby gave him.
Game for the rich.
Anybody has news on this case?
Any MP or new policy amendments for it?
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What about drowsy driving cause fatal accident? You know you might dozed off anytime but choose to ignore the risk.