In the age of viral videos and social media, stories of audacious and sometimes bizarre incidents on the road tend to capture our attention. Recently, a video depicting a bold driver in Singapore refusing to yield to not one but two Traffic Police cars has been making rounds on the internet.

This daring episode occurred on October 5th and has since become the subject of public discussion and debate.

The Bold Driver’s Standoff

The video that has garnered widespread attention shows a black vehicle stubbornly occupying the rightmost lane, with a Traffic Police car tailing closely behind.

One of the police cars eventually filtered onto the left lane to overtake the black car hogging the right lane.

Adding to the drama, another Traffic Police car with sirens blaring joins the pursuit. The question arises: What could prompt a driver to resist two police vehicles?

Social Media Buzz

The incident quickly made its way onto social media, especially on platforms like Facebook, where the Beh Chia Lor page shared the footage.

As with most viral videos, the comments section exploded with a mix of astonishment, amusement, and criticism.

As the video gained more attention, the public was divided in its opinions. Some commended the driver’s confidence in sticking to their lane, while others criticized the blatant disregard for the sirens and the need to clear the way for emergency vehicles.

This incident became a talking point not only for Singaporeans but also for people worldwide, reflecting the global reach of viral content.

Netizens’ comments

1. Sibeh daring…either goondu or brain spoiled
2. this one stubborn or daydreaming type driver..
3. Road hogging enthusiasts!
4. Asking for a kopi session
5. Normally if 1st lane is empty, i will normally move to 2nd lane, or give way to those going fast. Hogger is the problem that’s cause daily traffic jam..

Singapore Laws on Right Lane (Highway Code)

Overtaking on the Right

61. This rule does not apply —
    (a) when the driver in front has signalled his intention to turn right, in which case you can overtake him on his left;
    (b) when you are filtering to the left before a junction; or
    (c) when there is slow-moving congested traffic and the vehicles on your right are moving more slowly than your vehicle.
62. Return to the appropriate lane on the road as soon as practicable after overtaking, but do not cut in sharply in front of the vehicle you have just overtaken.
63. Do not overtake when you are at, or when you are approaching —
    (a) a pedestrian crossing;
    (b) a road junction;
    (c) a corner or bend;
    (d) the brow of a hill; or
    (e) a double white line.
64. Do not overtake —
    (a) where the road narrows;
    (b) if it would force another vehicle to swerve or reduce speed; or
    (c) if in doubt.
65. When being overtaken, never increase speed to prevent another driver from passing.