Motorist To Be Charged With Dangerous Driving

A 60-year-old male driver will be charged in court on 18 September 2024 for his suspected involvement in a case of dangerous driving.

On 26 July 2024 at about 7.17 pm, the 60-year-old man was driving a car along Yishun Avenue 1 towards Yishun Avenue 8. He allegedly failed to conform to the red-light signal at the pedestrian crossing and almost hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road. Fortunately, the pedestrian noticed the car and managed to stop in time. There were also other pedestrians crossing the road as the pedestrian light was green.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from the Traffic Police (TP) established the identity of the driver.

The offence of dangerous driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine up to $5,000, jail term up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the offence carries a fine up to $10,000, a jail term up to two years, or both. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

TP takes a stern view of motorists who engage in egregious driving behaviour. TP will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.