What fine did the RTD deputy DG receive for the offence?

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The RTD Deputy Director-General Was Fined RM600 for Driving on the Emergency Lane

Datuk Yusoff Ayob, the deputy director-general of planning and operations for the Road Transport Department (RTD), was fined RM600 by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court for driving on the emergency lane. He pleaded guilty to the charge, and the alternative to paying the fine was a seven-month jail sentence. Yusoff paid the fine, thereby avoiding the custodial sentence.
Offence Details and Plea

The offence occurred on October 7 last year along Lingkaran Putrajaya, involving a vehicle with registration plate BLY 68. Driving on the emergency lane is an offence under Rule 53(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 and is punishable under Section 119(1)(C) of the Road Transport Act 1987. This section allows for a fine of up to RM2,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
Court Proceedings and Representation

Yusoff was not physically present in court during the proceedings and was represented by his special officer. The officer argued that Yusoff was monitoring his enforcement officers at the time of the offence and expressed surprise that the incident was reported by a member of the public. The magistrate clarified Yusoff's guilty plea with the representative, who confirmed it.
Reason for Absence

It is understood that Yusoff's absence from court was due to his attendance at the RTD's monthly assembly held at their headquarters. Efforts to obtain comments from Yusoff following the court's decision were unsuccessful.

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