Grab driver goes wrong way on Old Klang Road – gets jail, RM6,000 fine and 5-year licence suspension

Yesterday morning, an e-hailing driver in a Proton Saga was seen driving the wrong way on Old Klang Road, as seen in a video that has gone viral on Facebook.

The incident appears to have occurred on the stretch between Jalan Sepadu and Jalan Kuchai Lama, with the junction to the latter being where the driver attempted to cut back onto the correct side of the road. The car could be seen passing and narrowly missing several oncoming vehicles along the way.

According to The Star, the driver, 32-year-old Wong Kok Kong, turned himself in at the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) at 8:35 pm the same day, after police failed to locate him at several addresses, including his federal home.

Wong was charged at a magistrate’s court under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 today, having pleaded guilty to reckless and dangerous driving. He was sentenced to three days’ imprisonment and a RM6,000 fine, which he paid. He also received a five-year suspension on his driving licence, per Malay Mail.

Investigations found that the man had driven against traffic for about 500 metres, having taken a wrong turn on his way to Mid Valley Megamall, said Kuala Lumpur JSPT chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa. “Breathalyser and urine tests conducted on the suspect returned negative results.” he added.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.