What is the new penalty for illegal road racing without accidents?

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New Penalties for Illegal Road Racing Without Accidents

The proposed legal amendments introduce specific penalties for illegal road racing, even when no accidents occur. For a first conviction, offenders face a maximum fine of RM10,000 or a maximum of two years' imprisonment, or both. Repeat offenders, those convicted for a second or subsequent time, will face more severe consequences, with a maximum fine of RM20,000 or a maximum of five years' imprisonment, or both.
First-Time Conviction Penalties

Individuals caught participating in illegal road racing for the first time will be subject to a maximum fine of RM10,000. Alternatively, they could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in jail. The court also has the discretion to impose both the fine and the jail sentence concurrently.
Penalties for Repeat Offenders

The legal framework is designed to deter repeat offenses by increasing the penalties. For those convicted of illegal road racing on a second or subsequent occasion, the maximum fine escalates to RM20,000. The maximum jail term also increases significantly to five years. As with first-time offenses, the court can order both the fine and imprisonment.
Scope of the New Offence

This new specific offence of road racing is being introduced to clearly signal that public roads are not designated for such activities. The legislation aims to enable authorities to take action against illegal racing irrespective of whether injuries, fatalities, or accidents result from the activity. This applies to various forms of racing, including those involving micromobility vehicles, which carry a maximum penalty of RM1,000.

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