PHOTOS and videos of traffic incidents often go viral on social media and one such post making the rounds show two motorist stopping traffic to make way for a supercar convoy.
Comments on the post claim that the duo had allegedly acted as unauthorised "marshalls" and stopped traffic on a Johor road for the convoy.
Did such an incident really happen at the Lebuh Kota Iskandar roundabout, as claimed in the viral post?
VERDICT:
TRUE
Iskandar Puteri Deputy OCPD Supt Saifullah Jaya @ Yahaya confirmed incident, adding that the two motorists had been arrested.
He said police took action after a video showing the incident at the Lebuh Kota Iskandar roundabout went viral on social media.
“Following public complaints, we launched an operation to track down the two motorists.
“Investigations found that the supercar convoy was travelling from Puteri Harbour towards Johor Baru city centre.
“Upon reaching the roundabout, the two motorists acted as marshals by stopping other vehicles to make way for the convoy,” he said in a statement Saturday (Aug 15).
Supt Saifullah said the two motorists, aged 65 and 54 years old, were arrested on Saturday, while the vehicles involved were also seized for further action.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 110 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for obstruction and interference, which carries a fine of up to RM1,000 upon conviction.
Police also issued four summonses for various offences involving non-compliance with vehicle specifications.
Supt Saifullah warned that police would not compromise with those who act as unauthorised convoy escorts by blocking traffic or unlawfully stopping other motorists.
