JB cops nab five bikers in ops against street racing
Johor Baru South deputy OCPD Supt Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei said the operation began at 9pm on Wednesday (April 30) and ended at 6am on Thursday (May 1).
'A total of 34 individuals and 28 motorcycles were inspected during the operation, which was led by a police inspector and supported by seven officers.
'Ten motorcycles were seized under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for further inspection, and 40 summonses were issued for various offences, including riding without a licence and illegal vehicle modifications,' he said in a statement.
Supt Azrul said five local men aged between 18 and 21 were arrested for performing stunts that endangered themselves and other road users.
'The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a minimum fine of RM5,000 and a maximum of RM15,000, as well as a mandatory jail term of between one day and five years,' he added.
In a separate case, a 20-year-old man was arrested for using a motorcycle with a fake registration number.
The case is being investigated under Section 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a fine of up to RM20,000, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
'The public is reminded not to take part in illegal racing or any activity that endangers the safety of others on the road,' Supt Azrul said.
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