Malaysian Driver Jailed, Loses License for Five Years Over Vulgar Gesture and Dangerous Driving

A 37-year-old lorry driver has been sentenced to one day in jail and disqualified from holding a driving license for five years after admitting to showing a vulgar gesture to another motorist. The court in Balik Pulau handed down the sentence after Tan Chee Gang pleaded guilty to two charges.

The first charge involved intentionally displaying an obscene gesture, specifically using his middle finger, towards a 59-year-old car driver with the intent to cause fear. This incident occurred on Jalan Tun Dr. Awang on May 28. The second charge was for dangerous driving of a Perodua Myvi, endangering other road users at the same location and time.

Prosecutors sought a fitting punishment to deter the accused and the public, given the potential danger posed by his actions. The court imposed a RM3,000 fine for the obscene gesture and a RM5,000 fine for dangerous driving. The jail sentence and license disqualification were also ordered.

Media reports previously detailed a man being detained after a video circulated online showing him allegedly making a vulgar gesture and producing a metal object. The viral video captured the suspect, driving a Perodua Myvi, allegedly cutting off the victim's vehicle before making the gesture.