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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did a car turn turtle in a Perak traffic trip-up?
WHEN DRIVING, there are times when even a straight road can lead to unexpected twists. A dashcam video has gone viral on social media with its dramatic display of spinning cars – and one doing a sudden flip on its back. It has been claimed that the incident happened along a stretch of highway near Sungkai, Perak. Is this true? VERDICT: TRUE Yes, this accident happened and it involved two vehicles on the highway from Sungkai heading towards Bidor, as shown in a viral video on Monday (June 2). Tapah OCPD Supt Johari Yahya said the incident is believed to have occurred when a car driven by a 23-year-old woman lost control and hit the back of another car at around KM349.9 of the left lane of the North-South Expressway northbound. He added that the incident happened at around 11.45am and said that the driver of the other car was a 42-year-old man. Supt Johari then said that both drivers sustained minor injuries in the incident. "As a result of the collision, one of the cars spun out and hit the right-side guardrail, while the other car alsospun and overturned in the left lane of the highway," he said when contacted by Sinar Harian. Supt Johari said that an inspection at the scene found that the road was straight with two lanes separated by a guardrail in daylight and dry road conditions. He added that no arrests were made, and the case is classified under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (Rule 10 LN 166/59) for failing to control the vehicle while driving, resulting in an accident. "In this case, both vehicles sustained severe damage to the front and rear, as well as the entire vehicle," he said. Footage of the incident recorded by a dashboard camera shows the two cars spinning, with one of them overturning. The situation has prompted various reactions from motorists and social media users who expressed anxiety over the life-threatening scenario.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Out-of-control Persona hits parked vehicles in Senawang
SEREMBAN: A technician was left counting his losses after two of his cars parked outside his home in Taman Bukit Seri Senawang were struck by an out-of-control vehicle early this morning. The 5.40am incident involved a Toyota Vios, a Perodua Myvi and a Proton Persona. District deputy police chief Superintendent Muhd Amrul Yazid Anuar said the Seremban traffic complaint counter received information about the crash at 8.48am. "Preliminary investigations found that the Proton Persona, driven by a 22-year-old man, was coming from the direction of a factory. "The man was on his way home in the same neighbourhood when he is believed to have lost control of the vehicle while avoiding an oncoming car," he said when contacted. Amrul said the out-of-control vehicle rammed into the two parked cars belonging to the resident. "All individuals involved have lodged police reports regarding the incident. The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (LN 166/59)," he added.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Retiree loses control of car, crashes into food stall in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: A retired cop sustained injuries when the car he was driving lost control and crashed into a food stall along Jalan Pantai Belimbing in Durian Tunggal here. In the 2.55pm incident on Monday (June 2), the 80-year-old driver suffered swelling to the head, believed to be due to the impact of the crash. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the victim, who was driving alone, was travelling from Pulau Sebang towards Taman Melaka Perdana, here when the incident occurred. "Upon reaching the stretch, the elderly driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle before crashing into a roadside stall. "Fortunately, no customers were inside and the 53-year-old female stall owner also escaped unscathed," he said. Supt Ashari added that the victim was taken to Alor Gajah Hospital and a police report was lodged by the stall owner. "The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959," he added. Meanwhile, Alor Gajah district Civil Defence officer Captain (PA) Shahrulnizam Mad Shah said four of his personnel were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving the emergency call. He said that upon arrival, the team found a car lodged inside the stall and pinned under a collapsed roof. "The victim had already been rescued by members of the public by the time my team arrived "We provided treatment and calmed the victim, who appeared traumatised before taking him to Alor Gajah hospital for treatment," he said. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
QuickCheck: Can you use your phone while stopped at a traffic light?
A VIDEO went viral recently after the Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a summons to a driver for holding a phone while stopped at a red light. The 46-second video sparked a heated online discussion, with many questioning if merely holding a phone at a traffic light, even if one is not making a call, is an actual offence. Is it true that you cannot use your phone while you are stopped at a traffic light? Verdict: TRUE Using a mobile phone while driving a car, whether stopped at a traffic light or during a traffic jam, is an offence under Malaysian laws. Individuals who commit such an offence may be fined under Rule 17A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959. According to MyCheck Malaysia, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said mobile phones may be used in certain circumstances with assistive devices. This includes phone holders, Bluetooth or other hands-free devices. Other than that, phones may not be used by motorists even if the vehicle is not moving, except when parked in a parking bay. This is because using a mobile phone while driving or riding a motorcycle can cause a distraction and lead to unwanted incidents when road users should focus on arriving at their destination.
The Star
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Spike in heavy vehicles hogging fast lane raises alarm
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has raised the alarm over a rising number of heavy vehicles illegally using the right-most lane on highways, which not only breaches traffic laws but also increases the risk of serious accidents. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said there has been a steady increase in the number of goods service vehicles (KPB) and public service vehicles (KPA) using the fast lane, with 800 cases recorded last year. As of April this year, 220 summonses have been issued for the same offence. "This trend is worrying. When these vehicles are in the far-right lane, it means they are likely exceeding their speed limits, which are supposed to be between 80 and 90 kilometres per hour. "There is clear evidence that some are going over 100 km/h. This has been a key factor in many accidents involving heavy vehicles,' he said on Wednesday (May 28). Aedy was speaking to reporters during a roadside enforcement operation at the southbound rest area in Seremban, part of a broader crackdown on technical violations by commercial vehicles. Also present was Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf. He said Rule 4A of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 prohibits heavy vehicles from using the right lane and stricter enforcement measures will be implemented to ensure better compliance. In a separate statement, Aedy said the JPJ will launch a nationwide enforcement campaign from June 4 to 10, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday, targeting traffic law violations by road users. These include speeding, running red lights, overtaking on double lines, misuse of emergency lanes and queue-jumping, all of which fall under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). This will include special operations involving audits at bus depots and terminals, checks on goods vehicles, and inspections targeting motorcycles and technical safety. Aedy said the department remains committed to reducing road casualties and is working toward halving the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2030. - Bernama
