The Traffic Police (TP) was alerted to five incidents of vehicles allegedly going against the flow of traffic recently. TP has already identified the drivers in four of these incidents. One driver has been arrested while the other three are currently assisting with investigations.
On 28 December 2016, at about 12pm, an 85-year-old man had allegedly driven against the flow of traffic along Bedok North Street 1 towards Bedok North Avenue 3. The driver is currently assisting with investigations.
On 2 January 2017, at about 8.35 am, a 28-year-old man was driving along CTE towards SLE when he is believed to have lost control of his car, causing it to spin and hit the road divider, before it stopped in the opposite direction of traffic. The driver is currently assisting with investigations.
On 5 January 2017, at about 1.26 am, a 30-year-old man is believed to have driven against the flow of traffic along AYE towards Tuas. Through investigations, the man was traced and placed under arrest for Reckless or Dangerous Driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276.
On the same day at about 12.35 pm, a 42-year-old male driver was alleged to have taken a wrong turn against the flow of traffic along Cavenagh Road towards Bukit Timah Road. The driver is currently assisting with investigations.
There was another incident of a vehicle allegedly going against traffic along Gateway Drive towards Westgate Shopping Centre on 2 January 2017. Investigations are ongoing.
TP would like to advise anyone with information to file a report with the Police at any Neighbourhood Police Centre/Post (NPC/NPP) or online via the ‘E-FEEDBACK ON ROAD USERS’ portal at http://www.police.gov.sg/epc/index.html so that the Police can look into the matter. Traffic violations can also be reported via the I-Witness portal at http://www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. Original videos of traffic violations recorded using in-vehicle cameras can also be submitted as evidence to assist Police in investigations. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Driving against the flow of traffic is a dangerous act and TP will take stern action against motorists who wilfully commit such an offence. Motorists should be vigilant and careful when driving or riding along the roads. They should be aware of the road situation and look out for traffic signs and markings. Should motorists encounter vehicles going against the traffic, they should alert the driver or rider by flashing their headlights, slow down, and take evasive action to avoid collision. Motorists should also alert the Police as soon as they can safely do so.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 January 2017 @ 9:30 PM