Valet Video Bites the Beep of a Red Light
Singapore’s latest traffic drama turns out to be all about the unchecked impatience of a valet driver – literally. When a driver decided that a red light was just a mere suggestion, a social‑media-savvy car owner called it quits.
What happened? (and when)
On a Thursday night, 2 September, at about 11 pm, Winnie Heng captured the moment on her phone’s dashboard camera. The footage went viral on Facebook—over 90 K views in a snap—sparking a tidal wave of reactions to the “valet who thought traffic lights were optional.”
The first glitch
- The valet blazed through a red light, taking the lane from the multi-storey carpark without a flinch.
- Heng yelled: “Drive carefully, what are you doing?” The driver muttered an apology and confirmed: “I know how to drive, right?”
- He gibbered, “It’s because the traffic light was already red.” Apparently, there is a distinct inner world where stopping isn’t optional!
The second mishap
- Approaching another intersection, the driver flat‑out accelerated, ignoring the red again.
- Heng with her palmful of the steering wheel went live and shouted, “Get out of the car!” She also yanked on the handbrake and flashed the hazard lights.
Why it got so emotional
Winnie, a 30‑year‑old influencer with 19 k Instagram followers, simply had a right to expect a safe ride, especially after a night out at Tanjong Pagar. With friends in tow, she was accustomed to calling a trusted valet. That night, however, a new driver—apparently not “steady enough” in the multi‑storey carpark’s narrow lanes—took the wheel.
When the driver started speeding, she felt “nervous and started watching him closely.” The next red light only amplified her wariness, prompting her to take matters into her own hands. “I didn’t dare let him drive any more,” she admitted later, picking up the driver’s door to force a normal exit.
Public support
- Followers flooding her Instagram stories urged: “If I were you , I would do the same.”
- Chat reactions ranged from “Seriously?” to “She’s got that right 20% of the time” – a perfect split between action and caution.
- Conversation turned into a meme theory: “Maybe the driver didn’t know red light signals were, like, a thing.”
How and why the pictures made news
Beyond the drama, this case illustrates a broader issue: the credibility of valet services versus the safety of private transport. A simple dashcam glitch results in an entire debate about “right to cancel.” The story is the same: a driver trips into traffic law and an influencer decides she’s not going to ride along.
Future implications
Will this lead to stricter checks on valet hires? Or set a headline for “Winnie Heng listens to traffic signals” trending posts? Either way, the internet loves a plot where an influencer enforces safe driving.
In the end, Winnie got herself to the next stop: her home. She does’t seem to be chasing a new driver after that improbable red‑light swerve. For now, her followers scream… “Nice go, Winnie.”
Valet Chaos: How a Red-Light Rumble Became a Public Outcry
In a spin‑twist that could make your head spin, a valet driver, Heng, had to call out his chauffeur routine after a dreaded red‑light infusion.
What Went Down on Singapore’s Streets
- For the first time, the driver hopped over the stop sign. Heng was shocked enough to beg the driver to stop “in a nicer way”.
- When a pit‑stop edge was incongruous with safety, another follower slammed it, arguing the driver “was risking a crash” by stopping mid‑road.
- Heng admitted she’d say “I’m cool” at the scene, but later grew angry and desperate for a return car before the driver “ran off the hook.”
“If I hadn’t yelled the second round, he’d just barrel through the red again—who knows what’d happen?” Heng warned. “Can I believe him to even park a car anywhere?” she added.
The Aftermath
Thanks to a police report and a stern dismissal from the valet firm, the driver was booted out. The 23‑year‑old licensed himself for five years, steering his family’s car to laden luggage.
Heng’s anticipation was clear: “I’m afraid he’ll jump into other valet squads in Singapore. I filed a report to keep me safe.”
Valet Deals: Keep It Real
Heng’s words to shoppers: Never use a valet driver you don’t know. She said the brand she patronises will only send drivers she’s already tied to.
She added a dose of common sense: “Don’t let drowsy, drunken drivers handle your wheel—anytime could hit a snag.”
FINAL NOTE
Heng remains a passenger in safety and will keep calling “NIGHT LIGHT” if she needs a valet. Stay alert, keep your license safe, and keep your car a drama-free zone. That’s how you’ll avoid the next red‑light problem.
