Road rage-related offences accounted for some 15% of traffic violations last year while 63% of drivers said they experienced road rage or aggressive behaviour on the road within the past year, with women particularly intimidated by such bullies.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head Association Prof. Dr. Law Teik Hua said if enforcement is inconsistent or lenient, it may fail to deter repeat offenders.

"Since sharing road rage incidents on social media leads to quicker action by authorities, many victims have turned to platforms such as TikTok to share their experiences and alert other road users." He said road bullying may stem from various factors, such as stress, impatience, cultural attitudes towards driving and a lack of enforcement of traffic laws.

In Malaysia, congested roads, aggressive driving and a lack of consequences contribute to increasing road rage incidents.

He said Malaysians become easily stressed and angry on the road, especially during traffic congestions, with some drivers resorting to yelling, excessive honking, throwing objects, tailgating, blocking, ramming or using foul language.

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