Man, 45, without licence, drives against flow of traffic in Bukit Panjang, arrested 5km away after police chase

A 45-year-old man, when told to stop by a traffic police officer as he was driving against the flow of traffic, sped off from Bangkit Road in Bukit Panjang.

He was eventually arrested after the police gave chase and intercepted him along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, which was about 5km away.

The incident occurred at 9:50pm on Feb. 15.

Police confirmed with Mothership that the driver was arrested for dangerous driving, driving without a valid licence, driving without valid insurance, and failing to stop when ordered by a police officer.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Residents heard engines and brake sounds

A resident, surnamed Lin, told Shin Min Daily News that she heard a sharp braking sound and saw a police car blocking a Volkswagen.

She said there were six or seven police cars at the scene, which caused a commotion.

Lin described seeing a bespectacled man getting out of the car and sitting on the roadside after being handcuffed by the police.

She also noted that several officers were searching the car with flashlights.

Another resident, surnamed Peng, heard the commotion at around 10pm.

"I thought someone had modified the engine to make that noise," Peng said.

"Then I saw three police cars, followed by many traffic officers arriving at the scene."

Lin added that the incident lasted about two hours.

By the time the man was taken to the police car, a tow truck had already removed the Volkswagen.

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