[VIDEO] Officer Under Investigation For Asking UK YouTubers To Settle Saman "On The Spot"
The couple were allegedly given the option of paying RM300 at the police station or giving RM100 directly to the traffic officer.
By Aqasha Aiman - 29 Jan 2024, 03:49 AM
Cover image via TREAD the globe (YouTube)The police are currently investigating a traffic officer after a YouTube video showed him asking a couple from the UK to settle a speeding summons "on the spot"
In a statement, Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the police will not tolerate any misconduct from officers or personnel involved in the incident.
In the video, the couple, Chris and Marianne Fisher, filmed themselves being stopped by a Malaysian police officer while driving to Ipoh.
The officer informed the travellers of their violation of the speed limit, claiming that the van was being driven at 80km/h, exceeding the permitted speed limit of 60km/h.
Image via TREAD the globe (YouTube)
The couple were allegedly given the option of paying RM300 at the police station or giving RM100 directly to the traffic officer
After agreeing to settle the 'discounted summons' and handing over two RM50 banknotes to the officer, the Fishers paused on the side of the road to process what had just occurred.
Unaware that such an action was actually illegal, they then complimented the Malaysian traffic law system for its convenience in facilitating fine payments.
At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 121,000 views and 1,000 comments.
According to The Star, the police are currently attempting to identify the location, time, and date of the incident, as well as the policeman involved.
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