Motorcyclist arrested for hurling profanities at authorities

Motorcyclist arrested for hurling profanities at authorities

He was initially fined for riding with an expired motor vehicle licence and without insurance.

Penang road transport department director Zulkifly Ismail said the man was detained for obstructing a civil servant. (Bernama pic)
BUKIT MERTAJAM:
The police arrested a motorcyclist for allegedly hurling verbal abuse at road transport department (JPJ) officers and traffic police during a special operation in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration at the Penang Bridge toll plaza last night.

The 50-year-old man, who was travelling with his Indonesian girlfriend, was initially fined by JPJ for riding with an expired motor vehicle licence and without insurance.

When informed that his motorcycle would be impounded due to the offence, he lost his temper, causing a commotion.

The situation escalated as the man became increasingly aggressive, provoking JPJ personnel and traffic police officers while shouting profanities and hurling abusive words.

Despite efforts by officers and his girlfriend to calm him down, he continued this behaviour for over half an hour, after which he was detained and taken to the station for further action.

State JPJ director Zulkifly Ismail said the man was detained for obstructing a civil servant.

During the operation, which ran from 8.30pm until midnight, a total of 1,083 vehicles were inspected, with action taken against 211. A total of 391 summons notices were also issued.

Authorities had inspected 31,122 vehicles and issued 4,105 notices to motorcyclists, vehicle drivers, and other road users for non-compliance with regulations since the operation began on Jan 20.

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