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MERCEDES BEATS RED LIGHT, THEN ILLEGALLY U-TURNS @ RIVER VALLEY

A video emerged online showing a Mercedes beating a red light and making an illegal u-turn, and almost hitting a pedestrian along the way.

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The incident happened along River Valley Road on 13 March at about 10.36am.

The Mercedes GLS 400 was seen driving forward at a red light, just as a pedestrian was crossing the road – the pedestrian could be seen hurriedly trying to get out of the way of the car.

The car then proceeded to illegally u-turn into the opposite lane, before driving away.

Potential penalties

It is an offence to beat a red light in Singapore.

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Drivers found guilty of failing to conform to traffic light signals face a composition fine of $400 for light vehicles and $500 for heavy vehicles.

They also face 12 demerit points and if a driver accumulates 24 or more demerit points within 24 months, their license will be suspended.

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