Police are investigating an incident involving a group of high-powered motorcyclists who were not riding in the designated motorcycle lane at Kilometer 0.4 of the Second Penang Bridge here, which went viral on social media.
South Seberang Perai District Police Chief, Superintendent Jay January Siowou, stated that investigations revealed the incident occurred at 4:35 PM last Friday.
According to him, the group of high-powered motorcyclists was riding from Batu Kawan toward Batu Maung.
“Their actions were extremely dangerous, not only to themselves but also posed a threat to the safety of other road users.
“This case will be investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless driving that endangers others.
“The police would like to emphasize that the safety of all road users is a shared responsibility,” he said in a statement.
He added that members of the public with further information regarding the incident are urged to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the South Seberang Perai District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 04-5858222.
Previously, a 33-second video went viral on Facebook (FB), showing a group of high-powered motorcyclists convoying and riding in lanes designated for cars and trucks.
