What led to the one-month jail sentence and RM10,000 fine for the Bezza driver?

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Perodua Bezza Driver Sentenced for Reckless Driving and Obstructing Police

The driver of a Perodua Bezza, B. Anbarasan, aged 27, received a one-month jail sentence and a RM10,000 fine after pleading guilty to charges of reckless driving and obstructing police officers. The court ordered the jail sentence to commence immediately, with a failure to pay the total fine resulting in an additional eight months' imprisonment.
Reckless Driving Conviction

Anbarasan was found guilty of dangerous driving under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. This charge stemmed from an incident on December 5 at 1:30 AM on Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya, where his actions were deemed to endanger himself and other road users. The Act specifies a maximum imprisonment of five years and a minimum fine of RM15,000 for such offences.
Obstruction of Duty Charge

In addition to the driving offence, Anbarasan also pleaded guilty to obstructing Corporal Mohd Faizal Sulong from performing his duties. This charge, filed under Section 186 of the Penal Code, relates to the same incident on Jalan Utara at 1:30 AM on December 5. Conviction under this section carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both.
Combined Penalties

The Magistrate Court imposed a RM5,000 fine and a one-month jail term for the reckless driving charge. Separately, a RM5,000 fine was levied for the obstruction of duty offence. Consequently, the total financial penalty amounted to RM10,000, alongside the custodial sentence.
Additional Consequences

As part of the sentence for reckless driving, Anbarasan was also banned from driving for five years. The court stipulated that the jail sentence would begin on the day of the sentencing, and non-payment of the RM10,000 fine would lead to an extended eight-month prison term.

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