Two motorcyclists caused a brief disruption at a toll booth in Penang by using the lane designated for cars, leaving the boom gate malfunctioning.
According to a video posted on Penang Kini, the motorcyclists bypassed the boom gate, with one ducking underneath and the other narrowly passing beside it.
Boom gate malfunctioned
The footage shows the two motorcyclists maneuvering through the car toll booth—one ducking under the boom gate and the other passing narrowly beside it.
Their actions resulted in the boom gate being slightly tilted upon contact, leaving it unable to function properly for the next driver.
Following the incident, toll staff attended to the boom gate and managed to fix it after a few attempts. The boom gate was eventually restored, allowing the car to pass through.
Netizens’ reaction
After the video went viral, netizens began discussing the possible reasons behind the motorcyclists’ decision to go through the car toll booth, with some criticizing their behavior for being reckless and irresponsible.
“Want to take the easy way but end up inconveniencing others. A motorcycle lane is provided, and if an unwanted accident happens, don’t blame other users. It’s your own fault.”
“A case of trying to escape from the motorcycle lane roadblock… Toll staff already used to it already.”
“I already said these motorcyclists are stupid. But many other stupid people are backing them up.”
Watch the full video here: