NIBONG TEBAL: The lorry driver who rammed into 18 cars parked at a wet market in Taman Berjaya claimed trial at the Jawi Magistrate's court today.
G. Mathan, 30, pleaded not guilty to the offence he had allegedly committed on Sunday at 8am. In the incident, Mathan allegedly became furious after he was unable to move his lorry as illegally parked cars blocked his way.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Afiq Nazrin Zaharinan proposed a RM10,000 bail, however, magistrate Rashidah Baharom set RM8,000 bail with one surety.
It was reported that the suspect turned up at the Jawi police station on Sunday around 9pm to give his statement.
Mathan was driving without a valid driving license and under the influence of alcohol during the incident, the court heard.
He was charged under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving, which carries a maximum fine of RM10,000 and a maximum jail term of one year, if convicted.
Rashidah set March 22 for handing over documents and lawyer appointment for the accused.
