Police Put Brakes On Street Racing
Police Put Brakes On Street Racing
Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 08:24 Written by Liza Mohd Monday, 14 September 2009 06:42
Police Impound The Modified Vehicles Allegedly Used For Street Racing
Book 20 Youths Along Seria-Lumut Highway
Kuala Belait - The Belait Investigation and Traffic Branch of the Royal Brunei Police Force swooped down on a crowd allegedly gathered for street racing along the Seria Lumut highway and put the brakes on the activity, which apart from being a public nuisance is a road safety hazard.
The one-kilometre stretch starting at the Norada junction along the Seria-Lumut highway has been a popular spot for illegal drag racing.
The police impounded seven modified cars during the weekend raid and about 20 people were booked for questioning and investigation, all in their mid 20s and early 30s.
Probationary Senior Inspector Md Ismail Abdullah led the operation with 13 other traffic police along the Seria Lumut bypass.
The traffic police were deployed at four different locations to conduct surveillance from 11.15pm.
And based on their observation, the crowd started gathering at midnight and carried out a 500-metre sprint race along the highway. Thirty minutes after midnight, the police ambushed the crowd believed to be drivers and spectators.
Some of them tried to flee but police surrounded the area and blocked off all possible exit routes. The operation lasted over three hours. The crowd was escorted to the Belait police traffic branch office in Kampong Pandan.
Md Ismail said the illegal racers could face various charges under the Road Traffic Act such as participating in illegal racing under Section 37A (7) Road Traffic Investigation Chap 68, which carries a penalty of a minimum fine of $1,000 and maximum fine of $2,000 or more and jail term of up to six months and a fine of up to $2,000 and revoking of licences for a year for driving at break-neck speed.
Illegal racers could also be prosecuted for reckless or - dangerous driving, which leads to a hefty fine of up to $10,000 and two years' jail term.
In addition to that, they could also be ticketed for illegal car modifications.
Police hope this stern action would serve as a deterrent to other street racing enthusiasts to put a stop to the illegal activity.
Md Ismail added that the thrill-seeking, adrenaline-pumping activity is rampant in the district and hag grown ram immensely in the country over the years.
The traffic and investigations branch has conducted several operations to curb the activity in the past but unfortunately it failed to root out the menace.
One of the problems the police had encountered previously was lookouts the street racers were using to make a quick getaway. The lookout positioned outside the racing area would call on racers' cell phones or press MSN alerts to warn others when police arrive.
The police have received overwhelming complaints from the public due to the noise made by these cars zooming up and down the highway.
In addition, the activity endangers other road users and there are many instances of injuries and even deaths caused by street racing in other countries, said Md Ismail.
Street racing prompts illegal gathering of more than five people and also promotes unhealthy activities such as drinking and gambling.
He added that police would continue to enforce the law regarding this dangerous activity to make the streets safe for everyone.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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written by Yakuza , September 14, 2009
written by Enthusiasts , September 14, 2009
Prosecution should be made to the supplier of the aftermarket parts. Not the consumers. Its just like drug, kill the drug supplier, the consumer is saved. Why couldn't it be the same? Think!!!!
Think about it. Its because we don't have a track, thats why it was carried out on the road. Its simple. Drag race on the streets has been ongoing for years even before i was born but still no official track has been made so i'm sure it can't be stopped for the next 20 years or more.
written by Get Real , September 14, 2009
Come on grow up the country is moving forward. The more you enforce, the larger the crimes get. So face it, make it legal.. And both sides would be happy..
written by Jim Brenner , September 14, 2009
written by W , September 14, 2009
Is it dangerous? to some extend yes- it is a public road.
A nuisance ? depending where it is.
But by doing these would we solve the issue? I don't think so. These have been going on for countless years I'm sure these are young men who would prefer a proper track if available. Why would people around Brunei go to Miri or Kuching if this is not the case. Can go on further... but eh. Other country around the world police sponsors drag race on track, in the hind sight of control measures. If Brunei does have a race track, but people still street race- then hand them a heavy fine!
http://www.michnews.org/2009/09/police-sponsor-drag-races-on-sept-6/
just my $0.02
written by blangkas , September 14, 2009
written by Pemilik Keta Modipait , September 14, 2009
Napa kn d denda banar2 kan org yg modipait mentuka/lumba haram ani?? Mun mau, TUTUP SEMUA KADAI MENJUAL BRG2 MODIPAIT MENTUKA AH!!! Supaya kami nda dapat lagi modipait mentuka kami! Sama jua tu mcm org be-dadah, lau dpt d tangkap semua pengedar nya, INSYA ALLAH nada lagi org be-dadah sal nada tmpat membali! Sama sediakan lah track khusus utk kami belumba halal suapaya nda ngacau org awam & sebaliknya dapat menghiburkan org awam dalam sukan motorsports!
Pandai kamu mengomplen keta modipait bising lah laju lah itu ini. Keta kami bulih laju sal brake kami kuat makan! Yang kamu keta stock yg biasa mau tah jua kn ikut belaju atu apahal?? Brake atu nda jua seberapa!! Pakai 'cover' jua saja ngikutkan brake mahal. Tapi mem-brake, 1km barutah kn branti, atu baru bahaya!
MENGURANGKAN KADAR KEMALANGAN?? Napa keta modipait yg d ambil ulih?? BRAPA BANYAK KETA MODIPAIT YG EKSIDEN ANI??? Semua yg modipait kah?? Prasanku kn semua mentuka biasa yg prasan alim (innocent)!!! Durng ani tah yg capi2 nda nampak dusa nya! U-turn sukahati, signal nda pakai, ambil jalan lane laju d highway ngajut2 tapi slow, membari tkajut rah org yg andang laju rah lane laju, lampu merah d sampat2i d langgar & mcm2 lagi.
Apakan trend masa ani?? Lampu isyarat d Brunei ani ku liat, HIJAU=jalan, KUNING=takan minyak laju2 sal kn merah, MERAH=baru merah so takan minyak lagi laju2 sampat lagi ni!
Iatah perangai kebanyakan org drive d jalan Brunei masa ani ni, perhatikan tia! Kebanyakan nya bini2 & cina. Kerita biasa/stock saja ni be-ulah cemani ani ku liat, keta mahal pun ada jua tu, BMW/Mercedes basar (cina drive). Durng ani usin banyak tapi akal nada kah??
SEKADAR INGATAN BERSAMA MENJELANG AIDIL FITRI. Ingatilah org tersayang & jangan menyusahkan orang.
MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN.
written by Avid Enthusiast , September 15, 2009
Just cut the BS and provide proper space for these enthusiasts instead on wasting money, resources and time on crackdowns. On top of that, baseless, narrow minded accusations and reporting about motorsports being a "gejala sosial" by the local media is sickening and has to stop. It's not fair to point fingers at them just because there's no safe and legal avenue for these enthusiasts to participate in the first place.
The closest motorsport driving action that you can get your hands around here is a pathetic "kiddy cart" in JP that doesn't even equate to the whole experience.
Just imagine, with a proper facility the public will benefit from advanced/defensive driving courses and enthusiasts can participate in motorsports activities like drift, autocross, gymkhanna, drag etc in a safe and controlled environment. More frequent and well organized activities will in turn generate tourism and economic opportunities that will benefit the government and the larger public in general.
I'm pretty sure it's a realistic idea considering the average number of cars each Brunei household owns or a piece of asphalt covered land with a few bits here n there is just too much to ask for?
written by Opinion , September 15, 2009
written by r33 , September 16, 2009
keta basar 2 suspension nyaa p tukar jua 2... keta tinggi jadi makin tingi... approve jua... tpi dah keta biasa makai sport suspension kana fine apa... a2 baru nmpak unfair...~
written by agent oso , September 16, 2009
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