Crash at Tuas Checkpoint: Driver’s Bad Move Turns Into a Chaos Scene
In the early hours of Friday, April 8, a Malaysian‑registered car skidded across Singapore’s Second Link and ended up smashing into the clearance counters at Tuas. The culprit tried to “google‑style” slip through the automated motorcycle lanes—only to find the lane too narrow for a car. The result? A cat‑astrophically cinematic crash and a full‑blown police response.
What Went Down
- A Singaporean male, driving a car that should have been cleared in Malaysia, darted past the outbound check‑points at Sultan Abu Bakar Complex.
- Fast‑following Traffic Police chased him all the way to Tuas Checkpoint.
- At the checkpoint’s mouth, an auxiliary officer flagged the trouble and triggered the alarm system, shutting down the entire area.
- In his attempt to “tunnel” into Singapore, the driver inserted the vehicle into the motorcycle lane. The lane’s cramped size was no match for a car, causing the vehicle to crash right into the counters.
- One of the ICA officers ran through the wreckage and suffered an ankle abrasion. The officer was promptly taken to the local hospital.
The Three Arrested
- The driver—armed with a tampered Singapore passport and a positive drug test from the Central Narcotics Bureau—was immediately detained by ICA officers.
- Two passengers, a Chinese man and a Vietnamese woman, tried to flee on foot but were caught by auxiliary police. The female passenger took a tumble during her escape and also required medical treatment.
- All three faced charges on top of their alleged invalid travel documents.
Legal Consequences If Convicted
- Illegal entry: up to 6 months in jail and a minimum of 3 cane strokes.
- False Singapore passport: up to $10,000 fine, up to 10 years in jail, or both.
- Damaging government property: first‑time offenders risk up to $2,000 fine, up to 3 years in jail, and a possible cane.
The investigation is still underway, but the three suspects are already fenced in by police. If you’re reading this: let’s keep our roads safe and avoid dramatic lane‑shifts—especially when the vehicle stubbornly refuses to behave like a sleek motorcycle. And if you ever find a stolen passport, ditch a careful reading and find a way to return it to the authorities—trust me, the paperwork isn’t worth it.
