ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police seized a BMW and issued a summons to its owner for exhaust modification after the driver revved the engine, creating excessive noise at the Eco Botanic car park yesterday.
Deputy district police chief Superintendent Mohd Azlan Abdul Kadir said that a 27-second video of the BMW 330e driver confronting a bystander went viral after being posted on X by user Update Info11111.
The video showed the driver revving the engine, causing a disturbance among residents due to the disruptive noise.
Azlan said that the loud noises led to widespread outrage and numerous complaints from the community.
In response, the district Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division located the driver last night at 8.30pm and requested his appearance at the police district headquarters.
The vehicle was seized under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987, and a summons was issued for the exhaust modification violation.
Azlan urged road users to comply with the law, adding that strict action would be taken against those who violate regulations without exception.