What was the specific location and time of the offence?

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The offence occurred at KM222 of the North-South Expressway at 5 pm on May 22.

Nineteen motorists, including a Singaporean national, were fined by the Magistrate’s Court in Alor Gajah for driving on the emergency lane. The specific location of the offence was KM222 of the North-South Expressway, and it took place at 5 pm on May 22.
Location and Date of Offence

The individuals charged were all found to have driven on the emergency lane at KM222 of the North-South Expressway. This incident occurred on May 22, with the time specified as 5 pm.
Fines Imposed

The penalties handed down by Magistrate Nor Azizah Yusof ranged from RM1,500 to RM2,000. A Singaporean man, Lim Seng Kee Joseph, in his late 60s, received the highest fine of RM2,000, with an alternative of two months' jail. The woman charged, B. Umaiyah, 42, was fined RM1,500, with an alternative of one month's jail. Another motorist, Abdul Hamid Mohd Yusoff, 63, was fined RM1,600. The remaining 16 accused were each fined RM1,500.
Legal Framework and Mitigation

The charge was brought under Rule 53(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 and Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which allows for fines up to RM2,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both. During mitigation, the accused cited reasons such as the need to reach destinations quickly, family members needing to use the toilet, or visiting sick relatives. The Singaporean accused expressed remorse and accepted the punishment.

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