KUALA LUMPUR: An MPV driver who was caught on camera spitting out of the window on the Karak Highway had been fined the maximum of RM400 or in default one month's jail by the Selayang Magistrate's Court, here.

Restaurant operator Lim Koh Ching, 44, had pleaded guilty before Magistrate Nur Hafizah Rajunir on Tuesday (June 21) to committing the offence while heading towards Bentong at 3.47 pm on April 30, this year.

The charge was made under Section 268 of the Penal Code for being a public nuisance, with the offence punishable under Section 290, which provides for a maximum fine of RM400. Lim paid the fine.

However, he pleaded not guilty to the charge under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 of driving recklessly and dangerously at the same place time, date and time.

If convicted, Lim faces a jail term of up to five years and a fine of not less than RM5,000 and not exceeding RM15,000, and could also lose his driving licence for not less than five years.

Lim also pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving on the emergency lane, an offence under Rule 53(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 and punishable under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a maximum fine of RM2,000 or up to six months' jail if convicted.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Anis Farhah Abdul Hilmi proposed a bail of RM7,000 for both offences but the accused pleaded for a lesser amount as he had a family to support

The court allowed bail of RM5,000 with one surety and set Sept 5 for case mention.

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