Lorry driver fined RM300 for blocking fire engine during emergency
Kampar police chief Superintendent Mohamad Nazri Daud said the summons was issued after a video of the incident went viral, showing the fire engine struggling to overtake the lorry, which failed to give way.
"The incident sparked public concern over the safety and priority of emergency vehicles during critical operations," he said in a statement today.
Police identified the driver following an investigation by the Kampar District Police Headquarters (IPD).
Initial enquiries revealed that the driver claimed he was unaware of the fire engine due to the loud noise of the lorry's engine and the windows being fully shut, which muffled the sirens.
The summons was issued under Section 9(2) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (LN166/59) for failing to give way to an emergency vehicle.
Mohamad Nazri reminded road users of their legal obligation to yield to emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police cars and fire engines when sirens or warning lights are activated, warning that failure to comply not only breaches the law but could also delay rescue operations and endanger lives.
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