Teen couple plead guilty to 'wheelie' stunt

A teenage couple pleaded guilty today at the Magistrate’s Court in Kuantan to pulling a dangerous stunt while riding a motorcycle last month.

The duo, both 17, made the plea after the charges were read out before Magistrate Fatinah Abu Bakar.

The boy, who works at a car wash centre, was accused of pulling a ‘wheelie’ - riding a motorcycle with the front wheel off the ground - while riding a white Honda EX5 motorcycle along Jalan Chendor, heading to Kemaman, Terengganu, at 5.30pm on March 12.

The girl, who is still schooling, was charged with pulling a similar act as the pillion rider.

The duo were charged under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 which carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail and a fine up 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.

At the proceedings, both accused, who were unrepresented, pleaded for a lower bail on the grounds that their family members were unable to pay the amount.

The court allowed them bail of RM800 each in one surety and fixed June 7 for sentencing.

On May 1, the police confirmed the arrest of the couple at a house in Balok for reckless riding after a video clip of their alleged ‘wheelie’ stunt went viral on social media.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcycle belonged to the boy’s mother.

- Bernama