A video emerged online showing a lorry allegedly speeding before crashing into a cyclist while exiting Tuas Viaduct.
Here is what the netizen said (SIC)
Saw a lorry with i workers speeding along Tuas Viaduct on knock down a bicycle rider when emerging to Tuas South Ave 3 during exiting the Tuas Viaduct
Lorry driver was speeding more than 70km/hr road speed limit…as i was travelling about 64km/hr
Hope the rider is ok…
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.