From Malay Mail · Malay Mail · · 1m
Cop's Knock Wakes Audi Driver
Police knock wakes restaurant waiter driving Audi against traffic in Johor Bahru.
In brief
Police knock wakes restaurant waiter driving Audi against traffic in Johor Bahru. A restaurant waiter in Johor Bahru drove his Audi against traffic after falling asleep post-shift, with police testing negative for alcohol. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Johor Bahru incident
A video showed an Audi driver traveling against traffic on Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru after falling asleep post-shift.
“A video posted on social media showing a car being driven against traffic on Jalan Jim Quee here has been traced to an Audi driver who is believed to have fallen asleep after finishing work.”
Driver details
The driver is a restaurant waiter at R&F Mall in South Johor Bahru district.
“The man was driving an Audi home to Taman Mount Austin after finishing his shift that day.”
Traffic incident
The driver stopped at Tanjung Puteri intersection around 6:50 am on September 18.
“Upon arriving at the Tanjung Puteri traffic-light intersection, he fell asleep inside the vehicle.”
Police intervention
A police officer knocked on the window to wake the driver at the traffic-light intersection.
“The knock woke the driver, Ng related, adding that the former then slowly moved the car forward into traffic.”
Disorientation
The driver was traveling against traffic after being disoriented by the police intervention.
“Officers nearby then tested the driver for alcohol consumption, using an SD2+ breathalyser, which came back negative.”
Alcohol test
Breathalyzer tests showed negative alcohol levels for the driver.
“The knock woke the driver, Ng related, adding that the former then slowly moved the car forward into traffic.”
Investigation underway
Authorities are investigating under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for disobeying traffic signals.
“Ng said the case is being investigated under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for disobeying traffic signals.”
The short version
A restaurant waiter in Johor Bahru drove his Audi against traffic after falling asleep post-shift, with police testing negative for alcohol.
