Lovers plead guilty over 'wheelie' stunt

KUANTAN - A car wash centre employee pleaded guilty at the Special Traffic Court, here, today to pulling a dangerous stunt while riding a motorcycle with his girlfriend on Jalan Chendor heading towards Kemaman, Terengganu on March 12.

His girlfriend also pleaded guilty at the same court to being a pillion passenger to help pull off the stunt.

Both accused who were 17 made their plea after the charges were read to them separately before magistrate Fatinah Abu Bakar.

According to the charge sheet, the male teenager was accused of pulling a "wheelie" stunt with his white Honda EX5 while his girlfriend who was still in school was accused of pulling a similar act as the pillion passanger.

The duo were charged under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 which carries a maximum sentence of five years jail and a fine of between RM5,000 to RM15,000 as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than two years from the date of conviction.

Earlier, prosecuting officer Inspector Nafizah Ismail offered RM2,000 bail for each accused.

However, the two accused, who were unrepresented pleaded for a lower bail on grounds that their family members were unable to afford to pay the amount.

The court then allowed the duo RM800 bail each with one surety.

The case will be up for mention on June 7 to obtain a moral report.

On Sunday, a 54-second video went viral on social media after the couple did a "wheelie" stunt on Jalan Chendor Kuantan heading towards Kemaman.

However, the two teenagers, each aged 17, were arrested by the police in front of a house in Kampung Balok on Monday.