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The Police have arrested a 24-year-old male lorry driver for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt.

On 15 October 2025 at about 10.45pm, the driver, who was ferrying nine passengers on his lorry, failed to conform to the red-light signal at the traffic junction of Choa Chu Kang Way by Sungei Kadut Avenue and Sungei Kadut Loop. His lorry collided with another lorry which was proceeding through the junction on a green light. The other lorry was ferrying 11 passengers. Apart from the driver who ran the red light, the remaining 21 people from both vehicles were taken to hospitals, with injuries including fractures, lacerations and bodily pains. Refer to Annex A for photographs of the accident.

Police investigations are ongoing. 

Red-light running remains a serious concern. While the number of red-light running violations decreased by 25.3% to 13,073 in the first half of 2025, from 17,508 in the first half of 2024, the number of red-light running accidents, including those that resulted in fatalities, increased by 38.3% to 65 in the first half of 2025, from 47 in the first half of 2024.  These violations put all road users at risk and can result in severe accidents such as this incident. The Traffic Police (TP) takes a firm stance against such dangerous behaviour.

The offence of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt under Section 64(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a jail term of up to five years and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists face a jail term of between one and ten years and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. 

All motorists are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching traffic junctions, to watch out for hazards even if the lights are green in their favour and they have the right of way, and to allow sufficient time to stop safely when traffic lights change. 

As part of ongoing road safety initiatives since January 2024, TP has been facilitating the mandatory installation of speed limiters on lorries with a Maximum Laden Weight (MLW) of between 3,500kg and 12,000kg, which ensure that these lorries do not go beyond the speed limit of 60 km/h. Speed limiters enhance road safety for all users, including workers who may be transported in lorries as part of their work arrangements. Companies operating lorries in this category must prioritise speed limiter installation through authorised agents without delay, with the first deadline approaching on 1 January 2026. Refer to Annex B for more details on the deadlines for the expanded speed limiter regime.

This accident serves as a reminder for companies to foster a strong safety culture among their drivers, emphasising the importance of adhering to traffic signals and road rules. TP encourages companies to take proactive steps in vehicle safety management, including driver training and safety compliance. With speed limiter installation deadlines approaching, companies operating eligible lorries should prioritise early installation to ensure compliance and avoid potential delays closer to the 1 January 2026 deadline.

Annex A

Photographs of the Accident

Annex B

Date from Which Speed Limiter Requirement Applies

Benefits of Speed Limiter Installation

Safety Benefits:

• Prevents speeding violations
  
  
• Reduces risk of accidents
  
  
• Improves road safety for all users
  
  
• Helps drivers maintain safe speeds
  
  

Business and Operational Benefits:

• Reduces fuel consumption 
  
  
• Lowers vehicle maintenance costs
  
  
• Decreases vehicle wear and tear
  
  
• Minimises unplanned vehicle downtime
  
  
• Helps fleet operators better manage driver behaviour
  
  
• Reduces risk of costly penalties
  
  
• Improves company's safety record
  
  
• Priority for Class 4 Driving Lessons
  
  
• Prevents potential delays due to limited workshop capacity for installation
  
  
• Ensures compliance with road safety regulations
  
  
• Ensures successful vehicle inspection, which is needed for road tax renewal