Lorry driver nabbed for driving against traffic in Kajang

Lorry driver nabbed for driving against traffic in Kajang

Police tracked down the suspect and arrested him at 10pm yesterday.

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A screenshot from a viral video of the truck blocking vehicles from entering the lane it had obstructed.
PETALING JAYA:
Police arrested a 60-year-old lorry driver yesterday for driving a tipper truck against traffic in Kajang, Selangor.

Kajang police chief Naazron Yusof said they were alerted to a viral video of the truck blocking vehicles on Jalan Mahkota Residence 1 from entering the obstructed lane.

“We successfully tracked down and arrested the truck driver on March 20 at 10pm,” he said in a statement.

The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving, punishable by up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of RM15,000, upon conviction.

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