Singapore BMW Club Apologises After Drivers Caught Taking Up Emergency Lane On Penang Bridge
When driving overseas, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the local traffic rules, lest you find yourself in trouble for breaching them.
Recently, a group of drivers from BMW Car Club Singapore were fined for breaking traffic rules while driving in Penang.
Of the 16 summons issued, 12 were for taking up the emergency lanes on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge. The other four were for the drivers’ fancy number plates.
The club has since apologised for their members’ actions.
BMW drivers break Penang traffic rules & receive fines
According to Shin Min Daily News, a group of drivers from BMW Car Club Singapore breached traffic rules while holidaying in Penang last Friday (9 Jun).
The drivers reportedly blocked the whole bridge by taking up all three lanes on Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge. Only two of the lanes are reportedly meant for public use while the third is reserved for emergency vehicles.
Source: @mynewshub on Twitter
MalaysiaGazette reported that officers visited a hotel in Batu Ferringhi last Saturday (10 Jun) afternoon, where the club members were residing.
Source: MalaysiaGazette
Seberang Perai Selatan District Police Chief shared that police officers found 12 drivers there. They subsequently issued the drivers summons at the South Seberang Perai District Police Headquarters.
16 tickets, each comprising a fine of S$87 (RM300), were issued in total, for the following offences:
- 12 summons for obstructing traffic
- Four for licence plate-related offences
The charged drivers reportedly include both locals and Singaporeans.
Singapore BMW car club acknowledges mistakes & apologises
On Sunday (11 Jun), BMW Car Club Singapore released a statement on Facebook addressing the situation.
Source: BMW Car Club Singapore on Facebook
In their post, they acknowledged and apologised for their mistakes.
They also reassured the public that they have taken full responsibility for their wrongdoings.
Additionally, they shared that the investigations on the matter have allegedly “closed” as well.
This incident serves as a good reminder for those intending to drive overseas to familiarise themselves with local traffic rules before embarking on their trip.
We hope the car club keeps to their word and will be more careful on future trips.
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Featured image adapted from @mynewshub on Twitter and MalaysiaGazette.
