Jail for reckless first-time motorists

First-Time offenders could end up in jail instead of just being fined if they are convicted of dangerous driving or riding.

District Judge Salina Ishak gave notice of the stricter sentencing on Monday when she jailed a driver and a motorcyclist - both first-time offenders - who were found guilty of dangerous driving and riding.

She said this is to send a strong signal to reckless drivers, in the waking of the rising traffic casualties from dangerous driving.

Road accidents killed and injured 10,561 people last year, 665 more than the previous year.