In an incident that unfolded on August 16, a video surfaced on social media platforms, showing a young child standing on the lap of a driver as a vehicle was in motion along Pasir Ris Drive 1.
The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and responsible driving, leading to widespread outrage and calls for immediate action.
The video, which was shared by SG Road Vigilante, captured a heart-stopping moment where a toddler was spotted standing on the driver’s lap of a moving BMW.
To add to the alarming situation, the child was also seen gripping the steering wheel, a sight that left many viewers in shock and disbelief.
The video footage, lasting several seconds, showcased a blatant disregard for safety regulations and responsible driving practices.
As the video circulated across social media platforms, it sparked a wave of outrage and concern from netizens and road safety advocates alike.
Many were quick to condemn the reckless behavior exhibited by the driver, expressing their disbelief at the audacity of endangering a child’s life for a momentary thrill.
Accompanying the video was a caption that succinctly summed up the sentiments of many: “Drivers like this should be off the road.”
Netizens’ comments
- Irresponsible and reckless father. Later crash, the child becomes the airbag unless that’s the intent to claim insurance.
Saw a driver doing a similar thing where their dog is on the dashboard during the drive resulting in wierd vehicle movements. - Wait till the child’s head goes thru’ the front windscreen…then cry father cry mother. There no medicine to cure Stupidity.
- Omg i hope spf do something to this driver. Dangerous and risking the kid.
Road Traffic Act Chapter 276 (MOTOR VEHICLES, WEARING OF SEAT BELTS)
| Passenger below 1.35 metres in height to be properly secured by approved child restraint, etc. |
| 8.—(1)  Where a person below 1.35 metres in height is a passenger of a motor vehicle to which these Rules apply, no person shall use the motor vehicle unless the passenger is properly secured by — (a)an approved child restraint appropriate for a person of that height and weight; or (b)a body-restraining seat belt in the manner set out in rule 4(2) when seated on a booster seat cushion or when using a seat with an adjustable seat belt approved by the Registrar. (2)  This rule shall not apply in relation to — (a)any taxi, if the person below 1.35 metres in height is a rear seat passenger of the taxi; or (b)any bus, other than a small bus that is used for the conveyance of any child to or from his school. |