Tenom: A 33-year-old local man was jailed five years and fined RM20,000, in default two years’ jail, by the Magistrate’s Court here for reckless driving that resulted in a fatal accident.
Tenom District Police Chief Supt Azmir Abd Razak said the court also disqualified the man from holding or obtaining a driving licence for five years.
The offence under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 relates to reckless or dangerous driving causing death.
Azmir said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would continue to intensify road enforcement and take firm action against those who committed traffic offences.
He said reckless and dangerous driving not only endangered the lives of drivers but also threatened the safety of other road users.
The public was advised to obey traffic rules, practise safe driving and prioritise the safety of all road users.
