Four men who went viral in a video showcasing dangerously reckless motorcycle stunts that led to an accident have been arrested by the police.
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According to a report by Berita Harian, the Temerloh District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mazlan Hassan, stated that all four individuals, aged 19, 20, 22, and 15, were apprehended at their respective homes at 4:42 pm yesterday.
"The police subsequently arrested all four suspects to assist in the investigation. The Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycles used were also found.
"All riders were found to have injuries on their hands, knees, shoulders, back, and legs. One suspect is still at large," he said.
The Traffic Enforcement Investigation Division (BSPT) of the Temerloh District Police began tracking the suspects, and they were taken to the Temerloh Traffic Police Station.
Hassan added that the police took action based on information from the viral video that occurred on the Ahmad Shah Bridge, LPT1, and the BSPT of the Temerloh District Police tracked the suspects.
They were taken to the Temerloh Traffic Police Station, and the case is being investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The 28-second viral footage shows a group of motorcyclists engaging in dangerous maneuvers that resulted in their own accident.
The incident caused several other riders behind them to fall while attempting to avoid their companions who had skidded off the road.
Why these acts on the road can be dangerous and fatal:
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Increased Risk of Accidents: Engaging in reckless motorcycle stunts significantly raises the risk of accidents on the road, endangering the safety of both riders and other road users.
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Physical Injuries: The video depicts riders suffering injuries to their hands, knees, shoulders, back, and legs, emphasizing the tangible physical dangers associated with such acts.
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Endangering Others: Reckless maneuvers not only jeopardize the safety of those performing them but also put innocent bystanders at risk, leading to potential collisions and injuries to other road users.
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Potential Fatality: Such reckless actions have the potential to result in fatal consequences, highlighting the life-threatening nature of high-speed and unpredictable behavior on the road.
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Undermining Road Safety: The depicted acts undermine established road safety rules and regulations, contributing to disorder on the road and emphasizing the importance of responsible behavior to prevent accidents.
Be safe on the road, guys!
