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A woman in her 80s has been arrested for driving against traffic on the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) on Monday night, 18 May
Dashcam footage circulating on social media shows a motorcyclist attempting to alert the driver, who was travelling against traffic in the fast lane, as other vehicles approached from the opposite direction.
The video went viral, with netizens thanking the motorcyclist for intervening, while also sparking discussion over whether elderly drivers should be required to retake tests to assess their fitness to remain on the road.
Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the woman was detained the following day
According to Bernama, he said the incident took place around 10pm at KM10.8 of the expressway, and initial investigations found that the woman was believed to have gotten lost while driving home.
"The suspect then drove against traffic looking for a turnoff from DASH. No accident was reported involving the suspect's vehicle with other vehicles or object," he said in a statement yesterday, 19 May.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving
Police are urging eyewitnesses or anyone who was at the scene during the incident to come forward to assist investigations by contacting the nearest police station, investigating officer Insp S Jayseelan at +6018-2582531, or the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters at +603-79662222.
Shamsudin also reminded road users to always follow traffic rules and drive responsibly to prevent accidents.
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