Changing lanes without turning signals causes an accident – fine up to RM 10,000, 12 months in prison, warning the police

It is a common sight on the roads of Malaysia, where drivers don’t use their turn signals to indicate they want to change lanes. The worst is still the case of sudden lane changes, this is a dangerous behavior that can cause serious injury to other road users when an accident occurs.

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) recently took to Facebook to remind motorists to pay attention to their actions on the road and to always use turn signals and not to change lanes abruptly. If an accident results in serious injury to other road users, you will find yourself like hot soup.

According to Section 43(1) of the Road Traffic (amended) Act 2020, convicts may be fined not less than RM5,000 and not more than RM10,000, and also be subject to imprisonment for a term of not more than RM5,000. more than 12 months.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the fine is up to not less than RM 10,000 and not more than RM 15,000 and imprisonment for not more than 12 months. Prior to the amendment, convicts could be imprisoned for up to 12 months and fined not less than RM4,000 and not more than RM10,000.