Two drivers held for blocking traffic to let supercar convoy pass
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have detained two car drivers believed to have acted as “marshals” by obstructing traffic to allow a luxury car convoy to pass at Bulatan Lebuh Kota Iskandar here.
Police in Iskandar Puteri have apprehended two individuals suspected of obstructing traffic to facilitate a convoy of luxury vehicles, according to a statement released on Saturday. The deputy police chief, Superintendent Saifullah Jaya, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on Friday evening following the viral spread of a video depicting the incident on social media platform Threads.
Acting upon a public complaint, the Iskandar Puteri District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division initiated an investigation to identify the individuals involved. The investigation revealed that the supercar convoy was en route from Puteri Harbour to the city centre of Johor Baru, while the two drivers had taken on the role of marshals by halting traffic at the designated location to permit the convoy to proceed.
Saifullah emphasized that the individuals engaged in this unauthorized activity were subject to legal penalties under Section 110 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which stipulates a fine of up to RM1,000 for those found guilty. Additionally, four summonses were issued for non-compliance with vehicle specifications, and the vehicles involved were confiscated for further scrutiny.
Superintendent Saifullah cautioned the public that unauthorized convoy escorts obstructing traffic or impeding other road users are posing a significant danger to themselves and others on the road.
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