Six Motorists To Be Charged With Hit And Run Offences

Six motorists, aged between 30 and 79, will be charged in court on 21 May 2025 for their suspected involvement in hit and run offences. One of the six motorists is facing nine charges for three hit and run incidents. 

The incidents took place between August 2024 and January 2025. Each motorist will be facing multiple charges related to hit and run offences.

The details of the cases are as follows:

(a) On 2 January 2025, a 30-year-old man was driving his van along Kranji Expressway when he made a lane change and collided into the left side of another car. Instead of stopping, he continued driving.  The man then collided into the left side of a taxi and subsequently, the left side of another van. No one was injured in all three incidents. In all the collisions, the man did not stop and exchange particulars or render assistance to the drivers of the damaged vehicles. He will be charged with

1. Driving without due care and attention under Section 65(1)(a) and punishable under Section 65(5)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
3. Failing to render assistance to the drivers of the damaged vehicles under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. 

(b) On 9 December 2024, a 38-year-old man was driving a car along Airport Road when he changed lanes and collided into a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries. The man did not stop to render assistance to the injured motorcyclist. He will be charged with

1. Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt under Section 65(1)(a) and punishable under Section 65(3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and 
3. Failing to render assistance to the injured rider under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

(c) On 19 November 2024, a 55-year-old woman was driving a car along Sims Avenue when she ran a red traffic light signal and collided into a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries. The woman did not stop to render assistance to the seriously injured motorcyclist and had moved her car without lawful authority. She will be charged with

1. Dangerous driving causing grievous hurt under Section 64(1) and punishable under Section 64(2A)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, failing to report an accident within 24 hours under Section 84(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
3. Failing to render assistance to the driver of the damaged vehicles under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
   Moving vehicle without lawful authority under Section 84(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

(d) On 22 September 2024, a 39-year-old man was driving a van along Upper Thomson Road when he collided into the rear of a cyclist who sustained serious injuries. The man did not stop to render assistance to the seriously injured cyclist and had moved his van without lawful authority. He will be charged with

1. Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt under Section 65(1)(a) and punishable under Section 65(3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
3. Failing to render assistance to the injured rider under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
4. Moving vehicle without lawful authority under Section 84(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. 

[Note: Photographs of this accident are available in Annex A] 

(e) On 7 September 2024, a 48-year-old man was driving a car along Serangoon Road when he collided into a lamp post. After the collision, the man abandoned his car and left the scene. He will be charged with

1. Driving without due care and attention under Section 65(1)(a) and punishable under Section 65(5)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
3. Causing the vehicle to remain at rest in a position likely to cause danger to other road users under Section 122 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

[Note: Photographs of this accident are available in Annex B] 

(f) On 6 August 2024, a 79-year-old man was driving a car along Springside Drive when he collided into a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries. The man did not stop to render assistance to the injured motorcyclist and left the scene. He will be charged with

1. Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt under Section 65(1)(a) and punishable under Section 65(3)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
3. Failing to render assistance to the driver of the damaged vehicles under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

The offence of dangerous driving causing grievous hurt under Sec 64(2A) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a jail term of between one and five years, and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least eight years. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a jail term of between two and ten years; and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least eight years.

The offence of driving without due care or reasonable consideration causing grievous hurt under Sec 65(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $5,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least five years. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to four years, or both and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least five years. 

The offence of driving without due care or reasonable consideration under Sec 65(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,500, or a jail term of up to six months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $3,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. 

The offences of failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, failing to lodge report within 24 hours after an accident under Section 84(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and moving vehicle without lawful authority under Section 84(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 each carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months or both. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, motorists are liable to a fine of up $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. 

The offence of failing to render assistance to the injured under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $3,000, a jail term of up to 12 months or both. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, motorists are liable to a fine of up $5,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both. Offenders may be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for at least 12 months.

The offence of leaving a vehicle in a position likely to cause danger under Section 122 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $5,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Motorists who are involved in accidents must stop and render assistance to the road users involved, such as calling for an ambulance to provide medical attention to the victim. In accidents where state properties are damaged, motorists should make a Police report as soon as possible. Leaving an accident scene without rendering assistance is a criminal offence. The Traffic Police will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.

Annex A

Post accident photo where a 39-year-old male driver had rear-ended into a pedal cyclist.

Annex B

Photo of the damage sustained by the lamp post from the collision by the 48-year-old driver.



Photo of the abandoned car after collision into the lamp post.