It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s an arrest: 13yo boy nabbed for ‘Superman’ stunt in Sibu

The 13-year-old suspect who was arrested for doing a 'Superman' stunt on a motorcycle during a joint traffic operation in Sibu from Nov 2-3, 2024. Photo credit: IPD Sibu/Facebook
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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Nov 4: Police arrested a 13-year-old boy for doing a ‘Superman’ stunt on a motorcycle during a joint traffic operation held in Sibu.

Sibu District Police Headquarters (IPD), in a statement today, said the suspect was arrested under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for endangering other road users.

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The ‘Superman’ stunt is where the rider lies on their stomach on the seat of the motorcycle and lifts their arms and legs in the air, imitating the way the superhero Superman flies.

According to the statement, the two-day operation, which was joined by 36 police personnel from the Sungai Merah, Sentral, Sibu Jaya, and Lanang police stations, was held from November 2 until the early morning of November 3.

A total of 66 summons were issued for various traffic offences including failure to display vehicle registration numbers, driving without a license, and exhaust pipe modifications.

The joint traffic operations in Sibu from Nov 2-3, 2024. Photo credit: IPD Sibu/Facebook

Police also confiscated 17 motorcycles for various legal modifications under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987. — DayakDaily

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