[Watch] Man Uses Pram With Baby To Stop Traffic And Cross The Road In Georgetown
The man appeared to scold the driver despite being in the wrong.
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As responsible road users, we will always be alert and careful when driving, especially when there are pedestrians.
But what if a pedestrian suddenly crosses the road you’re driving on, forcing you to hit the brakes of your car?
Recently, an incident went viral on social media when a driver had to stop her vehicle abruptly due to the irresponsible actions of a pedestrian.
The man was with his family and wanted to cross a road in Georgetown, not far from Komtar.
The family is believed to be going to a nasi kandar restaurant across the street.
In the first 3 seconds of the video, the man was seen ready to ‘disrupt’ the driver.
He did so by pushing the baby trolley into the middle of the road, so the car suddenly had to stop.
More surprisingly, the man gave a hand signal as if scolding the driver for not slowing down the vehicle to provide space for them to cross the road.
Public Backlash
Netizens were outraged at the man’s nasty attitude, which endangered his family and other road users.
According to the driver, Ah Wen, she was relieved because the car behind her had time to brake suddenly; otherwise, there would be a road accident and cause congestion.
Some pointed out that it is illegal to cross the road without using a crosswalk, while others imagined the worse what if the car hadn’t stopped in time.
Is It Illegal To Simply Cross A Road In Malaysia?
In Malaysia, jaywalkers are charged under Section 45, of the Road Transport Act 1999 (Akta Lalulintas 1999).
The law states that a pedestrian is required to use a bridge or zebra-crossing if either one or both is present within a 100-metre radius of where they intend to cross.
Failure to do so results in a penalty in the form of a maximum fine of RM500.
When there are accidents involving pedestrians and motorists, the guilty party is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Crossing the road is a strictly illegal act in Malaysia under specific situations, as prescribed in the Road Transport Act 1987.
 The Act states that a pedestrian is not allowed to cross a road if he or she does so:
- at a spot that rests within 100 metres of a designated pedestrian crossing or overhead bridge.
- in the presence of traffic policemen or traffic wardens who are regulating the flow of traffic on a road
Actually here's one. Look how spacious it is, how walkable it is. In malaysia you're constantly anxious if you're going to end up flattened by a car especially in a city. Doesn't help this country is so car-centric. Pedestrian crossroads do nothing hence people would jaywalk
— Nabs Nab 🧭 (@dragonsnphoenix) April 20, 2022
Over the years, some local councils had taken steps to minimise incidents of jaywalking.
Perhaps Malaysia should look to China to see how it is dealing with offenders.
If you jaywalk in China, you might just see your face projected onto a giant billboard as punishment.
U look at USJ now hampir semua jaywalk dia ad pagar besi ni utk halang org lintas jalan sesuka hati. Use the jaywalk tht the govt has providee. Please org ktn be more aware and be disiplin in using kemudahan awam ni dgn sebaik mungkin to lessen road tragedies.
— アダム・ザクワン (@AdamZOZ) September 22, 2018
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