{
  "id": 15741283,
  "title": "Driver detained after dangerous overtaking in Johor Baru [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/driver-detained-after-dangerous-overtaking-in-johor-baru-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:03:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1559974/driver-detained-after-dangerous-overtaking-johor-baru-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At around 9:35 in the morning, a 38-year-old man from Johor Baru was arrested for allegedly driving dangerously on Jalan Bakawali in Taman Johor Jaya. This decision came after a 34-second video showing the hazardous overtaking on the road went viral, amassing roughly 43,000 views. The incident sparked concern among the authorities, leading to the man's detention at the Seri Alam district police headquarters. Superintendent Victor Genason of the Seri Alam police district disclosed that the suspect was released following a drug screening test, which came back negative.\n\nThe arrested individual was seized, and authorities confiscated a Proton e.MAS vehicle, presumed to be the one involved in the dangerous driving incident. The case is now under investigation under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which specifically addresses reckless and dangerous driving. The police have issued a warning to the public, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and driving responsibly to ensure everyone's safety.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of endangering other road users by driving dangerously on Jalan Bakawali, Taman Johor Jaya.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Watch: Helicopter catches dangerous driver in northern Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/watch-helicopter-catches-dangerous-driver-in-northern-israel",
        "published": "2026-10-20T07:02:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}