“So far no official report has been lodged regarding the incident, a check of social media comments also did not reveal any information regarding the vehicle’s registration number.”

PETALING JAYA: A viral video showing a vehicle using flashing lights and sirens to bypass traffic may violate Malaysian law, said Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department head ACP Mohd Zamzuri bin Mohd Isa.

In a statement today, he said the offences include unauthorised use of warning lights under the Motor Vehicles Rules 1959 and impersonating a public officer under the Penal Code, both punishable by fines or imprisonment.

“So far no official report has been lodged regarding the incident, a check of social media comments also did not reveal any information regarding the vehicle’s registration number.

“However, the actions shown in the video are believed to constitute offences under Malaysian law, including Rule 138(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959, which prohibits the installation of flashing warning lights on vehicles other than authorised emergency vehicles.

“Offenders can be charged under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carrying a fine of RM2,000 or six months’ imprisonment.”

Mohd Zamzuri added that the actions may also fall under Section 170 of the Penal Code, which covers impersonation of a public officer and is punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.

“We urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.”

He said witnesses can contact the Traffic Police Headquarters at Tun H.S. Lee at 03-2071 9999 or any nearby police station.

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