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YET ANOTHER CAR BEATS RED LIGHT, THEN CRASH INTO MOTORCYCLIST

A video emerged online showing yet another errant driver beating the red light and running over a motorcyclist.

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The incident happened on 19 April at about 6.50am, somewhere along Pasir Ris.

The Toyota Axio was seen driving through a traffic junction when the red light was still on and side swiping a motorcycle turning in from the left.

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.

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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.

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They also face 12 demerit points and if a driver accumulates 24 or more demerit points within 24 months, their license will be suspended.

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