Two younger youngsters proven in entrance seat of automobile in video as driver seems to be drag racing one other automobile

In a latest instance of publicised unhealthy choices, a video has surfaced on Twitter depicting two younger youngsters within the entrance seat of what seems to be a guide transmission Honda Civic – with black and purple upholstery like that within the FD2R Civic Sort R – pushed in onerous acceleration by their mum or dad or caretaker, showing to be in a drag race with one other automobile.

The clip could also be simply 25 seconds lengthy, nonetheless that’s all it wanted to point out a number of misdeeds on video without delay. The 2 youngsters might have had the traditional three-point belt fixed round them, however absolutely it’s clear – this methodology is unsafe, not to mention having them aboard for the drag race.

It’s unclear the place this video was recorded, nonetheless there are site visitors lights seen within the background of the video, subsequently it’s most definitely that the recording came about on a public highway. Whereas the Road Transport Act 1987 doesn’t handle unlawful racing particularly, this falls below reckless and harmful driving, as outlined in Part 42 (1) of the Act.

If convicted of this offence, the driving force may be imprisoned for as much as 5 years and be fined not lower than RM5,000, and no more than RM15,000. Within the case of a second or subsequent conviction, they are often imprisoned for as much as ten years and be fined not lower than RM10,000, and no more than RM20,000.