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Porsche driver who went against traffic at roadblock surrenders

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 43-year-old Porsche driver who drove against the flow of traffic at a police roadblock along Km6.5 of Jalan Ismail Sultan has surrendered at the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters.

Porsche driver who went against traffic at roadblock surrenders

ISKANDAR PUTERI, September 18 — A 43-year-old local resident has surrendered to police after a video went viral showing a white Porsche navigating against traffic to avoid a roadblock in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Acting Police Chief Supt Saifullah Jaya announced the arrest on Thursday, noting the short clip had sparked widespread concern.

The 12-second video, which showed the sports car recklessly traversing a police checkpoint at KM6.5 of Jalan Ismail Sultan, led to the driver's voluntary surrender at the Iskandar Puteri District Police Headquarters. A preliminary urine test came back negative for illegal substances.

Police are treating the incident under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses reckless and dangerous driving. Conviction carries penalties including up to five years in prison, a fine between RM5,000 to RM15,000, and a minimum five-year suspension of the driver's license.

Saifullah emphasized that the police will not tolerate reckless driving that endangers both the driver and other motorists on the road. He also noted that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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