On March 26, 2025, five men, aged between 43 and 73, are set to be charged in court for dangerous driving offenses that resulted in multiple accidents and injuries. These incidents, which involved failing to adhere to red traffic signals, highlight the serious consequences of reckless driving behavior on Singapore’s roads.
The first case occurred on January 17, 2025, when a 57-year-old male driver disregarded a red light at the intersection of Toh Guan Road and Jurong East Central. This violation led to a collision with another vehicle, injuring four individuals: the driver and two passengers of the other car, as well as a passenger in his own vehicle. The driver will face charges under Section 64(2B)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 for dangerous driving causing hurt.
On the same day, a 43-year-old male van driver also failed to stop at a red light at the junction of Sentosa Gateway and Telok Blangah Road, resulting in a crash with a car making a right turn. This incident caused injuries to a passenger in the turning vehicle, and the van driver will similarly be charged under the same section of the Road Traffic Act.
Another incident on October 30, 2024, involved a 46-year-old male car driver who ran a red light at the junction of Bras Basah Road and Victoria Street, colliding with another vehicle and injuring a passenger. He too will be charged with dangerous driving causing hurt.
A more severe case occurred on August 29, 2024, when a 44-year-old lorry driver failed to stop at a red light at the junction of Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim and Tuas West Road, resulting in a collision with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, including a fractured wrist, leading to the lorry driver facing charges of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt under Section 64(2A)(a) of the Road Traffic Act.
Lastly, on August 28, 2024, a 73-year-old male car driver ignored a red light at the junction of Clementi Road and Maju Drive, colliding with a car that was turning right. The driver of the other vehicle was injured, and due to his status as a repeat offender, he will be charged under Section 64(2B)(b) of the Road Traffic Act.
The penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt can include a prison sentence ranging from one to five years, along with disqualification from driving all vehicle classes. For repeat offenders, the jail term can extend to ten years. Meanwhile, those charged with dangerous driving causing hurt may face fines up to $10,000, a maximum of two years in prison, or both, with increased penalties for subsequent offenses.
The Traffic Police have reiterated their commitment to enforcing traffic laws strictly, emphasizing that running red lights poses a significant risk to public safety. Motorists are urged to remain vigilant, obey traffic signals, and drive responsibly to ensure the safety of all road users. The Traffic Police will continue to take decisive action against those who violate traffic regulations and endanger lives on the road.