The traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued a notice reminding the public that driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is an offence under the Road Transport Act 1987, and that doing so may result in traffic incidents which endanger the lives of others and their own.
The offences listed are under Section 45A, for driving under the influence of alcohol, which carries an imprisonment term of no more than two years, a fine of RM10,000 up to RM30,000, and driving licence suspension of two years, and under Section 45A(1), for driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit, which carries an imprisonment term of no more than two years, and a fine of RM1,000 up to RM5,000.
The notice also lists the offences under Section 44 of the Road Transport Act 1987, for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and causing death or injury to any person.
For Section 44(1A) for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and causing injury to any person, the offence carries an imprisonment term of seven to 10 years, a fine of RM30,000 to RM50,000, and a driving licence suspension of seven years.
For Section 44(1), for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and causing death to any person, the offence carries an imprisonment term of 10 to 15 years, a fine of RM50,000 to RM100,000, and a driving licence suspension of 10 years.
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