KUALA LUMPUR: The police may use the Child Act 2001 to mete out stricter punishments to parents who allow children to ride motorcycles.
Federal traffic police chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said currently those who allow underage individuals to drive or ride a vehicle are liable to be charged under Section 39(5) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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