
Against the law for motorcycle convoy marshals to control traffic, say police
Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said those found guilty under Section 48 of the Road Transport Act 1987 could be fined between RM1,000 and RM5,000, face imprisonment of up to one year, or both.
"Every group movement or convoy must be reported to the police for coordination purposes, to ensure the safety of all road users," he said.
"If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from the police, it must fully comply with all traffic regulations. The use of escorts or marshals to control traffic during convoy movements is strictly prohibited," he said in a statement on Thursday (July 10).
A video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on a highway escorted by several individuals wearing yellow safety vests recently went viral.
He said that the incident is believed to have taken place on the North-South Expressway, southbound, near Nilai, Negri Sembilan, involving a convoy travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the south of the country.
He stressed that all road users must practice tolerance and consideration to ensure smooth traffic flow and mutual safety. – Bernama

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