JOHOR BARU: A foreign driver was arrested after driving against traffic and sideswiping a Honda Civic in Kempas.
The accident led to an exchange between the drivers, which was captured in a video posted online.
The 32-year-old was driving a Toyota Harrier along Jalan Banjaran Utama yesterday when he entered the opposing lane and collided with a Honda Civic driven by a 26-year-old Malaysian.
Johor Baru (North) police chief Assistant Commissioner Azrol Anuar Nor said the impact caused the Harrier to veer off to the left side of the road.
Police will seek a remand order for the foreigner to facilitate investigations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
The offence carries a jail term of up to five years, a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000, and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years upon conviction.
In the footage, the Honda driver is seen repeatedly demanding an explanation from the foreign driver over the collision.