Muhyiddin Yassin says there have been 21 road accidents involving drunk drivers so far this year, with eight deaths, compared to only 23 cases reported last year. FMTNews
The government is formulating amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 for heavier punishment for individuals found driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Citing police statistics, he said there had been 21 road accidents involving drunken drivers so far, with eight deaths.He said the transport ministry had been instructed to formulate amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 for heavier punishment for individuals found driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“It is hoped that the amendments to the act will be able to set heavier and fairer mandatory punishment for drunk drivers who cause hurt and even death,” he said in a statement today.
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