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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police seek witnesses, dashcam footage of fatal Penang Bridge motorcycle accident
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 13 — Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who witnessed or have dashcam footage of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist at Kilometer 4.8 of the Penang Bridge towards Perai here yesterday afternoon. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) District Police Chief ACP Helmi Aris said the incident was reported to the traffic complaints counter at the District Police Headquarters at 2 pm and involved a 65-year-old man. 'Initial investigations revealed that the victim was travelling from George Town towards Butterworth. Upon reaching the location, the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have brushed against another vehicle before he fell and was run over by a heavy vehicle. 'The victim, who suffered severe head and body injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,' he said in a statement last night. Helmi stated that the investigation is being conducted under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless driving causing death. He said members of the public with information can contact the case's investigating officer, Insp S. Saravanan, at 016-4525105 or visit any nearby police station to assist with the investigation. The incident went viral on social media yesterday afternoon, showing the victim's body in an incomplete state on the road next to his motorcycle. — Bernama
CTV News
05-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Bad drivers in North Bay could receive warning letters from police
North Bay police are sending warning letters to the owners of vehicles when they receive driving complaints from the public. The North Bay Police Service has launched a new initiative to address the growing number of traffic-related complaints from the public. Vehicle owners will receive warning letters when police receive complaints from the public about someone driving that vehicle in an unsafe manner. 'Throughout 2024, the North Bay Police Service received 1,463 traffic complaints from members of the community,' police said in a news release Thursday. 'These complaints ranged from reports of speeding and reckless driving to concerns about dangerous behavior behind the wheel. There have also been numerous complaints about motorists passing stopped school buses with their red lights flashing.' Started last month Beginning last month, police started sending warning letters to the vehicle owners when a license plate was identified as part of the complaint. 'To date, 25 warning letters have been issued as part of the pilot phase,' police said. While the letter doesn't affect your driving record, affect insurance rates or cost demerit points, the complaint has been logged by police and can be accessed by police in the future. 'If a vehicle continues to be the subject of traffic complaints, further follow-up may be conducted by the traffic enforcement unit,' police said. 'In cases involving serious or repeated infractions, a formal police investigation may be initiated. This could include collecting witness statements and potentially laying charges.' Residents are encouraged 'to continue submitting concerns to help improve safety throughout the community,' police added.
