Police: 158 drunk drivers arrested in Kuala Lumpur in January
Kuala Lumpur Traffic and Investigation Department head ACP Zulkefly Yahya said of the 158 individuals detained, 118 had been charged and 40 were still under investigation. — Bernama pic
In the meantime, Zulkefly suggested that entertainment outlet owners should have the Screening Device II available, for customers to be aware of their alcohol levels in an effort to reduce cases involving drunk drivers. Zulkefly said the SDII equipment was already being used overseas and it was time for the entertainment premises in the country to adopt the same thing as precaution and safety measure.
Currently, he said driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in injury or death is a serious offence under the Road Transport Act 1987 adding that offenders could be charged under Section 44 with a jail term of three to 10 years and a fine of between RM8, 000 and RM20,000.
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