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Singapore Car Caught Cutting Queue at JB Checkpoint, Gets Instant Karma




On March 23, 2025, a viral video surfaced online showing a Singapore-registered Toyota Wish attempting to cut the queue at the Johor Bahru customs checkpoint by using the bus lane. The reckless maneuver disrupted traffic flow and resulted in immediate intervention by Malaysian authorities.

The footage, captured by another road user, shows the Toyota Wish entering the bus-only lane in an attempt to bypass the long queue of vehicles heading into Malaysia. However, the move quickly backfired when the driver found himself stuck in front of a public bus. The bus driver, unable to proceed, repeatedly honked at the car, further drawing attention to the situation.

As the video continues, the Toyota Wish driver appears hesitant, realizing that rejoining the car queue is not as simple as anticipated. The obstruction caused by the car forced the bus and other vehicles behind it to stop, delaying public transport services at the already congested border crossing.

After several moments of standstill, the Toyota Wish driver eventually attempts to maneuver back into the car lane. However, just as the vehicle is about to merge back into the traffic, a Malaysian traffic police officer arrives on the scene. The officer promptly signals the driver to pull over and diverts the car out of the lane.

Though the exact penalty imposed on the driver remains unclear, online users speculate that he likely received a summons for violating traffic laws. Additionally, the driver may have been required to take a longer detour before rejoining the queue, effectively losing any advantage he had tried to gain by misusing the bus lane.

Under Malaysian traffic regulations, unauthorized use of designated bus lanes is a serious offense and can result in fines or other penalties. Authorities have been strict about maintaining order at border checkpoints due to the heavy volume of vehicles crossing between Singapore and Malaysia daily.

The incident quickly gained widespread attention on social media, with thousands of comments from netizens criticizing the driver’s impatience and poor decision-making. Many online users praised the Malaysian traffic police for swiftly addressing the situation, ensuring that other road users were not unfairly disadvantaged by queue-cutting behavior.

Some netizens pointed out the irony of the situation, highlighting how the driver’s attempt to outsmart the system ultimately led to greater inconvenience. Others joked about the driver's miscalculation, stating that instead of saving time, he ended up with a traffic offense and possibly an even longer wait.

Comments from social media included:

  • "Instant karma at its finest. Serves him right for trying to cheat the system."

  • "If only he had waited like everyone else, he wouldn’t have ended up in trouble."

  • "The bus driver must have been so frustrated. Honking was completely justified!"

  • "Instead of skipping the queue, he wasted more time and probably got a summons. What a fail!"

This incident serves as a cautionary tale for motorists who consider taking shortcuts in high-traffic areas. While the frustration of long queues at border checkpoints is understandable, reckless driving and misuse of designated lanes can lead to serious consequences. Malaysian authorities have repeatedly emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to ensure smooth and fair passage for all road users.

As traffic volumes at the Singapore-Malaysia border continue to increase, stricter enforcement of road rules is expected to prevent similar incidents. This case highlights the importance of responsible driving and the potential repercussions of attempting to circumvent established traffic rules.


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