A netizen shared a video showing a Honda beating the red light and stopping right in front of a bus, before being hit by another car.
The incident happened on 10 June at about 6.29pm, along Sengkang East Way heading towards Punggol Way.
it was captured by a passenger on board the bus that was being blocked by the red light-beating Honda City.
The Honda was seen stopping right in front of the bus after beating the red light, causing the bus to be unable to move forward.
The Honda then drove forward and within a split second, was hit by another car, a Toyota Voxy, which was unable to stop in time.
Here is what the netizen said
entered yellow box when doing a right turn but traffic light turned red in his direction, ended up blocking the bus (green light in bus direction now).
Honda tried to move off but oncoming Toyota Voxy couldn’t stop in time.
Potential penalties
It is an offence to beat a red light in Singapore.
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.