Wrong-way rage: Man drives against traffic after row with wife
JOHOR BARU: Police have identified and recorded a statement from a man caught on video driving against traffic along Jalan Skudai, Pantai Lido on June 7.
Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said the 34-year-old suspect, who tested negative for drugs and alcohol, admitted to the offence.
He claimed he was emotionally distressed following a quarrel with his wife, which caused him to lose focus and mistakenly enter the wrong lane.
The incident, which went viral on social media, involved a blue Perodua Aruz travelling against the flow of traffic at 1.41am.
Raub said the video, shared by the Facebook group Community Roda Johor, was flagged by Bukit Aman, prompting local police to initiate an investigation.
"Checks on the vehicle registration number led investigators to the driver, who later presented himself at the district police station at 11.30pm the same day," he said in a statement today.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Raub urged witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation by contacting Inspector Mohd Zulpaka Bambo at 014-8861791 or by visiting the Johor Baru South Traffic police station.
He also reminded all road users to comply with traffic regulations, warning that firm action would be taken without compromise against reckless drivers.
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