A video emerged online showing a Honda Airwave beating the red light and rear-ending a motorcyclist at a traffic stop.
The incident happened along Woodlands Avenue 1 on 18 April at about 11.32pm.
The driver was seen beating the red light and running over a motorcyclist who had stopped at the red light.
Other motorists then went forward to render aid to the stricken motorcyclist, and the Honda then weaved around the motorcyclist and hurriedly fled the scene.
One of the motorcyclists then attempted to chase after the fleeing Honda driver and managed to catch up to him.
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 between 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.
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.
It is a punishable offence to leave the scene of an accident, which is considered a hit-and-run – upon conviction, first-time offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 or a jail term of up to 12 months.