BALIK PULAU: Parents of illegal motorcycle racers under the age of 18 can end up with two years’ jail, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both. This could happen once the police applies to impose these penalties against negligent parents under Section 33 of the Child Act 2001 in order to hold parents accountable when their underaged children end up as illegal racers, said Penang deputy police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Fisol Salleh. Under Section 33, parents or guardians who leave their children unsupervised and uncared for under unreasonable conditions and periods can be arrested and charged. DCP Fisol stressed that this path is probably more effective because the cause of this activity starts at home. “When your child takes your motorcycle out without a licence, you should know as a parent.

Source: The Star August 21, 2022 08:33 UTC