SINGAPORE, May 30 — A man caught driving a Honda Civic aggressively on video has been fined S$5,400 (RM141,976) and disqualified from holding a driving licence for two years.
Quek Zhen Hao, 25, was arrested after two video clips that showed him tailgating, overtaking and braking dangerously in his car were circulated widely online, with netizens branding him a road bully.
The court heard that Quek was turning into a two-way lane at a car park at Petir Road on Jan 28 around 9am.
A car driven by 40-year-old Madam Goh Siok Ling was coming from the opposite direction to exit the car park.
As there was another car on the road, the two vehicles could not pass alongside each other safely. Madam Goh reversed her vehicle immediately to give way. Quek only inched his vehicle forward although there was ample space for him to pass.
To avoid a confrontation, Madam Goh exited the car park using another route. Instead of going on to park his car, Quek tailgated Madam Goh. He swerved and cut abruptly into her path thrice without signalling and braked, causing her to jam the brakes to avoid a collision.
He then stopped his car and strode in a threatening manner towards Madam Goh’s vehicle.
She locked her doors, drove off and made a police report later that afternoon.
In pointing out the aggravating factors in the case, Deputy Public Prosecutor Selene Yap said Quek posed a serious risk and danger to Madam Goh. She also pointed out the degree of persistence, with the incident lasting five minutes.
In the court yesterday, Quek said he was very remorseful and he did not think properly at the time of the incident. He added that he often had to spend long hours on the road as he did deliveries for his father in the shipping line.
In sentencing, District Judge Soh Tze Bian said he hoped that Quek would take this as a lesson and behave himself when he starts driving again. Another charge of rash driving was taken into consideration. ― Today
