A video of a Porsche driver caught drink driving and hurling vulgarities at the Traffic Police is circulating online, sparking comments from netizens to keep such individuals off Singapore roads.
“Caught drink driving and yet this driver has the audacity to scold the TP officer vulgarities and behaving with such arrogance,” wrote Facebook page ROADS.sg in a post on Monday (Apr 11).
The video showed a man beside a white Porsche SUV, surrounded by TP and Singapore Police Force (SPF) officers.
The man was heard cursing at an officer as he was being apprehended.
Two officers eventually guided him to a nearby SPF vehicle.
“Just throw the book at him and charge him with multiple offences,” wrote ROADS.sg. “Singapore will rejoice with one less of such driver on our shared roads.”
Members from the online community noted that such cases are on the increase as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
“Ever since the reopening of pubs, etc., and allowing alcohol consumption after 10:30 pm, lots of fighting and drink driving cases on the rise just recently. Just a few days of easing, so many problems started,” said Facebook user War Hawk.
“If people cannot behave and be responsible, shall go back to the ban,” he added.
“Already like that when speaking to police. Imagine what more when he is speaking to the average person. Law(s) should change. Those convicted of drink driving should also have their vehicle confiscated,” commented Facebook user Daddie Yowzer.
According to Singapore Legal Advice, those convicted of drink driving can be fined up to S$10,000, imprisoned for a year, or both.
Repeat offenders can be imprisoned for up to two years, fined up to S$20,000, or both.
Furthermore, offenders will be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s license for at least two years (at least five years for repeat offenders). /TISG
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