Apa yang dilakukan oleh Apek Ah Pee, selari dengan yang dilakukan oleh Apek Tun Mahathir ... against the traffic at 80 years young. Buat salah tanpa hukuman.
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Tuesday/National/20060627084600/Article/index_html Man, 80, drives against traffic flow for 30km 27 Jun 2006 by M. Husairy Othman TAIPING: An 80-year-old man in his vintage Morris Minor, was travelling along the North-South Expressway (NSE) at 60kph yesterday afternoon. Nothing unusual about that. Except that he was driving against the flow of traffic for almost 30km, and when stopped by highway officials, he had two questions: "Why are there so many cars on the road these days and why were all of them flashing their headlights at me?" This was the drama that unfolded at the highway rest area near Taiping about noon yesterday when he could not turn into the slip road leading to his house in Bagan Samak, Kedah, as it was closed for repairs. The man, known in his village as Ah Pee, had driven to Parit Buntar in Perak, using the trunk road, to pay his assessment fee. He was on his way back when he realised that the road leading to his village was closed due to repairs. He travelled for 500m and found a second left turn, thinking it would take him home. That turn, however, led to the Bandar Baru toll plaza. He did not realise he was on the NSE and drove for 37km when he reached the Taiping rest area. It was then he realised he was on the wrong track and made a U-turn. He drove for 29.9km against the flow of traffic in the fast lane, oblivious to the honking and flashing of headlights from oncoming vehicles. A traffic police personnel who was manning a radar gun on a hill along the NSE spotted him driving at Km200. "He was driving between 60 and 70kph and I could see the befuddled look in his eyes as the oncoming vehicles flashed their headlights at him," he said yesterday. Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) officials swung into action upon being informed by motorists. Two PLUS teams were dispatched to intercept Ah Pee. The first team, stationed at Km196 of the NSE, failed to stop him as he drove past them just as they were parking their 4WD vehicle at a designated spot. The second team, stationed further north at Km186, attracted Ah Pees attention when they switched on their headlights and siren and gestured at him to stop. "I ran to his car when he pulled over about 50m away and ordered him to move over to the passenger seat before parking the car in the emergency lane," the official said. "It was unbelievable. "I asked him why he drove in such a manner and he replied that it was his right of way since he was driving on the left lane." The official said that Ah Pee believed that he had not endangered himself or other motorists. "He expressed surprise at the number of cars on the road these days. "He even complained that most of them were flashing their headlights at him for no reason," he said. "We decided that it was a genuine mistake on his part as he had never used the NSE before and escorted him back to his house in Bagan Samak." One of the officials drove Ah Pees car with the other in tow and he arrived home before 3pm. "I told him to ask for a lift from his children the next time he went for a drive," the official added. Reader's Comments Ray, PJ: It sounded hilarious but it dawned on me of the danger posed by this elderly gentleman. The prompt response by the highway authorities helped to aviod any major accident especially since he was on the FAST lane. God was watching him! Lina, Kuala Lumpur: It's unbelievably humorous and gravely dangerous, just like in the movies. The only thing is, this is real. I must praise those highway users who have been very alert to avoid crashing on with him. Devan: Unbelieveably funny.. :)) Hj Nik Mustapha Ibrahim: Traffic offence turns to be joke of the town. Matthew Chan: He should be reported and have his licence revoked. No offence to the older generation, but your time is up where driving is concerned. How can the authorities let him off just like that? People who drives fast are penalised but this scenario proves that slow driving can kill as well. FT, Kuantan: Poor grandpa Ah Pee. Thank God the other drivers were alert. Surely his guardian angel had to work overtime to keep him safe. To the highway authorities, thanks for the quick action. Hoppy, Ipoh: Hahahahhahahahahahahahahhahaha... I love this Ah Pee. Really made my day yesterday and today listening to you relate the tale, Max! Too bad we got scooped but a hilarious read no doubt. Thank God he did not get into any head-on collision with others. But how true about old foggies on the road. No offence, but they're a danger to themselves and other motorists. Iliashah: It'll not be funny anymore if somebody got killed. I agree with Matthew, the old chap should be banned from driving! The authorities are not doing enough, to think that he drove nearly 30km before being stopped? Vimala, Kuala Lumpur: This is the most unbelievable thing I've ever read. Thank God the poor old man is still fine and healthy. He should never be allowed to drive ALONE again... Eugene, KL: This reminds me of an email joke... An old lady called her husband's cellphone to warn him that she heard on the radio about a wreckless fool who's driving in the opposite direction on the highway and causing a massive jam... And the old man replied, "Yes, I know. And they are ALL from the opposite direction!" Mohd Zaki, Kota Bharu: Please don't try this at home. Paul, Shah Alam: I can't see anything funny in this story. Ah Pee could have caused a fatal accident and needs to have his license taken away NOW, before he does kill someone. Vinod Nair, KL: Jeeeezzzzz! The wrong way on the fast lane... He's lucky. Firstly I think its incredible that he can drive at that age in a Morris Minor, and thank goodness that the oncomming traffic was able to get out of the way and then inform the relevant authorities. I would have had a HEART ATTACK if I was the oncomming driver. GRANDPA AH PEE, PLEASE DON'T DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. Micro: Several years ago I had a similar experience at the Bangi toll plaza. A drunkard was driving his old Mitsubishi 1600 on the wrong lane at night. It was a near miss, and I honked at him, but he continued to drive on. Alex, KL: This is not funny! The relevant authorities must take serious actions. C.C, Subang Jaya: I don't think we should indulge in the humour of this story but we should extract the lesson out of it. Not just us - the readers, but also the authorities. There is a minimum age to drive, thus there should be a maximum age limit to drive too. Ewan, Tamparuli: This is something which could only happen in movies - starring Rowan Atkinson ! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/2pRQfA/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/JcWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Alternatif-Net : A Discussion Forum Focusing on Issues Related to Justice Forum Perbincangan Maya Yang Fokus Kepada Isu Keadilan Disclaimer: Messages sent do not represent the stand of the Barisan Alternatif (BA) unless otherwise stated Complaint : Send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Sub : Send blank e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsub : Send blank e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! 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