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Malaysia Case Law

Lane change liability
  • 30 Jan 2022

    DESA BIN SAAD

    Citation
    JB-42H-21-07/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    JB-42H-21-07/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Appellant changed from the left lane into the bus's right lane without signalling or ensuring it was safe, breaching traffic rules and causing the fatal collision; evidence established negligence and causation beyond reasonable doubt; therefore conviction under s.43(1) Road Transport Act 1987 and the sentence of RM9,000 (or 8 months' default imprisonment) are affirmed.