A video emerged online showing a Tesla driving onto oncoming traffic while attempting to overtake a car in front of it.
The incident happened on 13 January along Lorong Chuan, the Tesla Model 3 was seen in the video emerged from behind the cam car and driving onto the opposite lane at the side.
The Tesla then managed to swerve back into the right lane just in time before colliding with the car on the opposing lane.
Potential penalties
Drivers who drive in a manner that is dangerous to the public is guilty of an offence under section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act (RTA).
Persons found guilty face a jail term of up to 1 year and/or a $5,000 fine.
If the driver causes hurt, he faces a jail term of up to 2 years and a fine of $10,000.
If the driver caused grievous hurt, he faces a jail term of betewen 1 to 5 years and disqualified from driving for at least 8 years.
If the driver’s actions caused death, he faces a jail term of up to 2 to 8 years and disqualified from driving for at least 10 years.