Van Driver’s Wild Chase Offends the Law
Picture this: a Saturday afternoon on Sims Way, a 27‑year‑old van driver is on a mission to prove that he knows how to handle a phone while driving. Of course, he never imagined he’d turn this into a full‑blown police chase that ends in a crash with a lorry at Guillemard Road.
The Road to “Disqualification”
A traffic police officer noticed the van’s reckless driving and promptly signalled the driver to pull over. When the driver ignored the order and decided to “speed it off,” the police squad launched a pursuit that nearly turned Geylang into a scene straight out of a blockbuster.
Thankfully, nobody was hurt. The only thing that suffered was the van driver’s enthusiasm for staying off the road.
Charges That Go Beyond the Dashboard
- Dangerous driving – because no one wants a sliding van on their way to a coffee shop.
- Driving while disqualified – the “do not drive” badge is irrefutably ignored.
- Mobile‑phone use while driving – the driver’s texting habit was not only a mistake, but a crime.
- No valid insurance – that’s a major legal blunder.
- Safe‑distancing violations – even “COVID‑19” can’t tolerate close contact on a moving bus.
A 33‑year‑old woman—none of her bus affairs—picked up a Notice of Composition for breaching safe‑distancing rules during the incident. Talk about getting subpoenaed for proximity!
What’s Next?
Police are still looking into every little detail: the van’s lack of insurance, the reckless driving, the mobile usage, and the overall violation of safety measures. The driver’s future will likely resemble a typical court case—long meetings, yes‑sorry pats on the back, and the eventual punishment that may keep him out of the driver’s seat for a while.
Bottom Line
If you’re heading to Geylang and hear a shrill chase, it’s probably the city’s ultimate reminder that folks out there trade the wheel for a phone. Keep your eyes on the road, not the screen!
