Cops turn to social media to nab motorists who use emergency lanes

KUALA TERENGGANU: The police may haul up road users travelling on emergency lanes to assist in investigation, including those with their vehicle pictures and number plates posted on Facebook, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

Those found guilty will be imposed the maximum fine of RM300 and no discount will be given, Noor Rashid told a press conference yesterday after the closing of the national-level police contingent Tilawah Al-Quran which was held in Terengganu.

Noor Rashid said using the emergency lane was an offence as it would hinder teams reacting to emergency cases.

It was reported that cars travelling on the emergency lane at KM228 of the North-South Express­way had hindered an ambulance from reaching the accident site.

After viewing a video recording of the vehicles on the emergency lane, the Road Transport Department issued 91 notices to the vehicle owners to come forward to assist investigations and they have 14 days to appear at the JPJ office.

Noor Rashid said the same rule would be applied by the police as the use of emergency lanes by private vehicles has to be stopped.

On the Kuala Kangsar and Sungai Besar by-elections, Noor Rashid said that some 7,000 police personnel will be deployed.

Two thousand will be deployed in Kuala Kangsar and 5,000 in Sungai Besar.

“We hope supporters of the political parties do not behave unruly. We are also hoping for it to take place peacefully and do not wish to see any untoward incidents.”