A video emerged online showing a Honda Civic driving dangerously and endangering the life of a motorcyclist.
The Civic was seen trying to overtake the motorcyclist on numerous attempts, succeeding and causing the rider to swerve away from the car.
The rider then evaded the car, before the Civic then repeated his actions and tried to dangerously overtake the rider again in what appears to be an attempt to intimidate the motorcyclist.
The incident happened on 19 January at about 8.30am, along the Pan Island Expressway.
Here is the camcar’s statement:
“Witnessed a dark blue Honda Civic (SLH5294B) rage and driving dangerously against a motorcyclist.
First Civic overtook the rider and did a break check, forcing rider to take evasive actions. Driver then came back for round 2 and attempted side swipe, almost sandwiching rider into a van.
Irresponsible and could have easily cost someone their life.”
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 betewen 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.