This feature of the law reflects Brunei's high rate of motorcycle usage and the prevalence of public buses. It shows that the legislation was written with a keen eye on the daily habits of the "rakyat" (people), outlawing a natural survival instinct (seeking shelter) in the name of higher safety.
It serves as a unique reminder that in Brunei, it is better to get wet than to be illegal.
Brunei mengamalkan toleransi sifar terhadap alkohol dan dadah semasa memandu. buku undang undang jalan raya brunei
Ketidaktahuan undang-undang bukan alasan (ignorantia juris non excusat). Dengan memiliki dan membaca buku ini, anda boleh mengelak dari dikenakan saman sebanyak BND 300 kerana meletak kereta di tempat OKU atau BND 250 kerana tidak menghidupkan lampu pada waktu malam.
⚠️ Unofficial summaries (like this guide) are not a substitute for the official text. This feature of the law reflects Brunei's high
Under the Brunei Road Traffic regulations, it is an offense for a motorcycle rider or a pedestrian to take shelter behind a larger vehicle (like a bus or lorry) to avoid the rain.
How it works: In Brunei’s tropical climate, sudden, heavy downpours are common. It is a common instinct for motorcyclists or pedestrians to move close behind a bus or truck to use the "draft" to shield themselves from the rain while moving. ⚠️ Unofficial summaries (like this guide) are not
However, the Undang-Undang Jalan Raya explicitly forbids this. It is illegal for a motorcyclist to ride in the "slipstream" of a heavy vehicle to stay dry.
Buku Undang-Undang Jalan Raya Brunei
Buku undang undang jalan raya Brunei juga memperketatkan peraturan untuk:
Denda untuk pemandu lori yang muatan melebihi had (overloading): BND 500 – BND 3,000.