Motorcycle‑Madness in Keat Hong Cause Chaos & a Few Laughs (and a Baby)
What went down on 10th October
On the evening of 10 Oct, a 30‑year‑old motorcyclist decided that driving slow means “make it fast.” He shook a taxi’s windows with his helmet after the driver allegedly honked at him for not keeping up. The driver, some passengers—and a little tot—were left unharmed, but the scene was definitely a spicy slice of ₁₂1‑day road‑rage.
Police & the legal drama
Within 48 hrs, the police took the motorcyclist into custody, citing a “rash act” for smashing the cab’s hood. He’s now set to appear in court on Thursday, with potential charges of mischief, threatening behaviour and a “mask‑bashing” offence (public area, no mask – that’s pricey!).
The maximum punishment for rash act: up to six months behind bars, up to $2,500 fine, or both.
ComfortDelGro steps in
ComfortDelGro, the company that runs the affected taxi, said on 13 Oct it had already reached out to the driver and the passengers to make sure everyone was OK—though the experience was “traumatic” for those inside. They’re also helping the police with the investigation.
Video frenzy on social media
Two clips went viral on ROADS.sg’s Facebook page: one showing the soot‑soaked helmet jabbing a hood, the other a mirror shattered by a single swing. The footage gained over 161,000 views and 1,200 shares in just a couple of days.
- 1st clip – a quick 41‑second reel of the motorcyclist hitting the cab’s side‑mirror. The child in the backseat asked, “Can we send him to the police?”
- 2nd clip – a longer, shaky video of the cab’s hood being smashed, with a small voice reacting, “Video for me, video for me.”
Passengers’ frantic call
During the incident, a male passenger shouted to cameras, “There’s someone very aggressive with my taxi driver. We’re in the taxi right now. He just smashed the car window and we are inside. I’ve got a baby inside, can you send help faster?” The driver kept calm, reassuring “Video for me, video for me” to his passengers.
The aftermath
As of now, the police confirmed a report was lodged and investigations continue. The rider remains detained, awaiting a Thursday hearing. The driver and family say they’re safe but shaken—he’s heard jokes about “no speed limit on the road with babies!” so far.
Takeaway
Staying calm through a road‑rage showdown might earn you a viral video, but the legal reality is no laughing matter. Remember to keep your helmet off the hood—and your mask on public streets!
