QuickCheck: Was a driver caught on camera asleep at a traffic light in JB?
A viral video showed a driver asleep at a traffic light in Johor Baru, Malaysia. Police confirmed the incident, identifying the driver as a restaurant attendant who fell asleep after his shift and subsequently drove against traffic. A breath alcohol test was negative, and the case is being investigated for failure to comply with traffic signals.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the serious dangers of fatigued driving and underscores the importance of road safety, prompting police advisories for all road users to ensure they are alert before driving.
A VIDEO circulating on Facebook appears to show a driver fast asleep behind the wheel of a sedan at a traffic light junction in Johor Baru, with traffic moving around the stationary vehicle.
The clip spread rapidly online, prompting widespread concern about the dangers of driving while fatigued.
But was a driver really caught on video asleep at a traffic light in Johor Baru?
A local man was found asleep at the wheel of his sedan at the Tanjung Puteri traffic light junction in Johor Baru last Friday (Sept 18) morning, as reported by Sinar Harian.
The incident occurred at approximately 6.50am while the man, who works as a restaurant attendant at a shopping centre, was driving home to Taman Mount Austin after his shift.
A police officer nearby approached the vehicle and knocked on the window to alert the driver.
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