BMW Car Club Singapore apologises for Penang Bridge convoy

The BMW Car Club Singapore has issued an apology after a convoy of their vehicles caused a major traffic jam on Penang’s second bridge, known as the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge.

The incident, which involved the club’s members hogging three lanes of the bridge, including the emergency lane, took place on Friday.

Following public outcry, the car club expressed regret for their actions and vowed to cooperate with local authorities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

BMW Car Club Singapore takes responsibility

Through a Facebook post, the BMW Car Club Singapore promptly reassured the public of their commitment to working closely with local authorities to rectify the situation and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

The club expressed their dedication to enhancing its processes and implementing additional measures for better control and adherence to traffic regulations.

A video lasting two minutes and fifty seconds, initially uploaded by a user on the popular social media platform TikTok, has garnered significant attention. The footage caught the eye of the South Seberang Perai District Police, who confirmed that the incident captured in the video involved a convoy of vehicles.

Fines issued and case closed

According to Malaysia Gazette, the Malaysian police successfully tracked down the members of the BMW Car Club Singapore to their hotel.

According to a statement by Deputy Chief of Police DSP Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar, on June 11, 2023, at 12:10 a.m., all drivers who participated in the convoy arrived at the South Seberang Perai District Police Headquarters, where they were issued summonses.

The drivers, consisting of both Singaporeans and Malaysians, were fined for their involvement in obstructing traffic on the Penang Second Bridge. A total of 12 tickets were issued for obstructing traffic, while four others were related to license plate offences.

The car club issued a statement apologizing for their actions, indicating that they had fully cooperated with local authorities, and assuring that the case has been closed.

Established in Singapore, the BMW Car Club Singapore focuses on providing a platform for like-minded individuals to come together and enjoy social activities centred around their shared love for cars.