| Hakim Hayat |
THE Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) yesterday issued a warning those involved in illegal racing to immediately bring a stop to the dangerous activity and said stern action will be taken under the law if anyone is found violating it.
To thwart the increasing number of illegal racing activities in the country, the police said it is intensifying efforts by conducting more operations as part of its commitment to protect and ensure safety of all road users.
During the weekend, another operation to prevent illegal racing was conducted jointly by the Brunei-Muara District Police and the Central Police Station, targeting hot spots in Jalan Utama Terunjing, Jalan Utama Tanah Jambu and Rimba Tungku-Link Highway.
Two offences were recorded during the two-hour operation that began at midnight, one for an individual driving a car without a valid road tax and also a car that was believed to be illegally modified without proper approvals by relevant authorities.
The police said as part of its road and traffic crime prevention strategy, such operations will be intensified to ensure safety of road users, prevent the misuse of roads and also preventing the disruption of peace around residences nearby the roads used for illegal racing.
Photo shows an illegally modified car that was confiscated by the RBPF. – RBPF
The police further advised vehicle owners to ensure the road-worthiness of their cars and warned against illegal modifications that would cause disruption to residents.
“Those found involved in illegal racing could be charged under Section 37A(7) of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 68 that carries a minimum fine of $1,000 and maximum of $2,000 or a six-month imprisonment term and suspended driving licence,” said the statement.
Meanwhile it added that those found driving above speed limits could also be charged under Section 24 of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 68 that carries a fine of $2,000 and can also be charged under Section 28(1) of the Road Traffic Regulations for dangerous driving that could carry a fine of $10,000 or a two-year jail-term.
The post Stop racing on roads: RBPF appeared first on Borneo Bulletin Online.