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The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Motorcycle convoys blocking traffic risk fines and jail time
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has warned motorcycle convoys against disrupting traffic flow, stating offenders could face legal penalties under the Road Transport Act 1987. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri confirmed fines between RM1,000 and RM5,000, up to one year in jail, or both for violations. He stressed that all group rides must be reported to JSPT for coordination to ensure road safety. 'If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from JSPT, 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. A viral video recently showed motorcyclists riding in convoy on the North-South Expressway near Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, escorted by individuals in yellow vests. Mohd Yusri urged road users to practice tolerance, advising slow-moving vehicles to stay left and avoid obstructing traffic. He also called for cooperation from all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, to follow traffic rules on highways, state roads, and city streets. – Bernama
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Bukit Aman warns motorcycle convoys: Block traffic, face legal action
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued a stern warning to motorcycle convoys against obstructing the movement of other vehicles on the road or face legal action. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) 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 JSPT for coordination purposes, to ensure the safety of all road users,' he said. 'If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from JSPT, 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 today. A video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on the highway, escorted by several individuals wearing yellow safety vests, has recently gone viral. He said that the incident is believed to have taken place at KM 285 of the North-South Expressway, southbound, near Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, involving a convoy travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the southern region of the country. He stressed that all road users must practice tolerance and consideration to ensure smooth traffic flow and mutual safety. 'All slow-moving vehicles must keep to the left lane and avoid obstructing faster vehicles,' he said. He also advised all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, to cooperate and adhere to traffic rules on all types of roads, whether highways, state roads, or city streets. — Bernama
The Star
10-07-2025
- The Star
Against the law for motorcycle convoy marshals to control traffic, say police
KUALA LUMPUR: The police has issued a stern warning to motorcycle convoys not to obstruct the movement of other vehicles on the road. 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
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police warn motorcycle convoys not to block traffic
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have issued a stern warning to motorcycle convoys against obstructing the movement of other vehicles on the road, or face legal action. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (TEID)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 TEID for coordination purposes, to ensure the safety of all road users," he said. "If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from TEID, 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 today. A video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on the highway, escorted by several individuals wearing yellow safety vests, has recently gone viral. He said that the incident is believed to have taken place at KM 285 of the North-South Expressway, southbound, near Nilai, Negri Sembilan, involving a convoy travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the southern region of the country. He stressed that all road users must practice tolerance and consideration to ensure smooth traffic flow and mutual safety. "All slow-moving vehicles must keep to the left lane and avoid obstructing faster vehicles," he said. He also advised all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, to cooperate and adhere to traffic rules on all types of roads, whether highways, state roads, or city streets.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police warn against illegal motorcycle convoys
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have issued a stern warning against unauthorised motorcycle convoys on highways, stressing that the use of outriders or marshals without approval is prohibited and may lead to legal action. This comes after a video went viral showing a group of motorcyclists travelling in convoy on a highway, escorted by riders in yellow safety vests. Federal Police Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the incident is believed to have occurred at Km285 of the North-South Expressway heading south, near Nilai, Negri Sembilan. It involved a movement from Kuala Lumpur towards the southern part of the country. Yusri said any group or convoy movement must notify the department in advance to coordinate their journey in the interest of safety for all road users. "If the motorcycle convoy is not escorted by traffic personnel, it must comply with all existing traffic regulations. "No use of outriders or marshals is permitted for convoy movements," he said in a statement today. Yusri said motorcyclists must ride responsibly, cautiously, and with full attention on the road, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Road Traffic Rules (Rule 42) LN 165/59. As a general rule, all road users must cooperate with one another in traffic, referring to Rule 1 of the Road Traffic Rules (Rule 42) LN 165/59. "Meanwhile, any vehicle moving at a slower speed must keep as close as possible to the left side of the road, and at all times drive in a manner that does not obstruct faster-moving vehicles, in line with Rule 4 of the Road Traffic Rules LN 166/59. "Obstructing the movement of other vehicles may result in enforcement action under Section 48 of the Road Transport Act 1987, where if convicted, the offender may be fined not less than RM1,000 and not more than RM5,000, or face imprisonment of up to one year, or both," he added. Yusri advised all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, to always cooperate while in traffic, whether on highways, federal roads, state roads or municipal roads. The video has been circulating on social media and has garnered more than 6,000 likes.
