drunk drivers

Police arrested 1,558 individuals for various traffic offenses, including reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, through various operations in the federal capital last year.

The two men, who are now in remand, were among 200 motorists who were inspected during the operation which ended at 6 am today.

The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 26, is expected to be tabled in Dewan Negara next week in an effort to curb driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Kuala Lumpur City Halls liquor licensing board will meet in August to discuss and draw up a more organised guideline on the sale of liquor in the capital city.

KPKT has issued a letter instructing all local authorities to identify special premises for the sale of alcohol.

The police had suggested that a mandatory prison sentence be imposed on drunk drivers to reduce the number of drink driving accidents.

Cabinet to approve an amendment of the Road Transport Act allowing for harsher penalties against those found to be driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol.

94 per cent of respondents supported the proposal to impose heavier penalties by way of fines, jail terms and disqualification from driving.

The objectives of the monitoring are to detect traffic jams, drunk drivers, driving above speed limits and other offences.

Azman said the woman will be investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant from carrying out his duties.

Bukit Aman JSPT director said those who were arrested between January and May, comprised of those from age 15 to 41 years old.

The use of Section 302 of the Penal Code for fatal drink-driving cases is appropriate although it requires a higher level of evidence.

Accident cases involving drunk drivers causing the death of others have been quite rampant of late, triggering a series of reactions.

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has frozen all applications for new liquor licenses in the capital effective immediately.

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