Car driver allegedly brakes abruptly in front of bus intentionally along TPE on 13 Aug
The driver of a car that allegedly braked abruptly in front of a bus along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) has been charged in court for dangerous driving.
In a media release on Sunday (15 Dec), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) stated that his actions were believed to be intentional.
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The police were alerted to a traffic accident at about 8.45am on 13 Aug along the TPE, in the direction of Changi.
The collision involved a car and a private bus, with the bus striking the rear of the car.
Car driver allegedly overtook bus & braked abruptly
Investigations revealed that the car driver had allegedly overtaken the bus, cut in front of it, and braked abruptly with intent, SPF said.
The driver, a 52-year-old man, was subsequently arrested and suspended from driving.
He was charged in court on Monday (16 Dec) with dangerous driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
If convicted, he could be fined up to S$5,000 and/or jailed for up to one year.
For second or subsequent convictions, the penalty increases to a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or a jail term of up to two years.
He may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
Police don’t condone ‘thuggish behaviour’
SPF urged motorists to practise “graciousness and patience” on the roads, adding:
The police do not condone such thuggish behaviour on the roads.
It also emphasised that firm action will be taken against individuals who endanger the safety of other road users.
Also read: Car e-brakes twice on TPE, causes collision with bus before confronting driver on expressway
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