S'pore dad, 40, who drove his 2 sons on Porsche boot, gets S$5,000 fine & 6-month driving ban

A 40-year-old Singaporean man, who drove his Porsche with his two young sons sitting on top of its boot, was fined and banned from driving on Jul. 29.

According to a report by CNA, Prem Anan Sugunakumar pleaded guilty to one charge of a rash act endangering personal safety.

He was fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months.

Children seen sitting on Porsche

The incident took place on Oct. 20, 2025.

A video of two boys that subsequently circulated online showed them sitting on the back of a moving Porsche.

In the video, a Porsche could be seen travelling along Dairy Farm Lane in Bukit Panjang, while the boys sat on the rear of the car, gripping onto the spoiler for support.

A woman could be seen standing on the side of the road, seemingly recording a video or taking photos of the children.

Thought it would be an "enjoyable experience"

CNA reported that Prem's sons were aged seven and eight at the time.

That morning, Prem decided to spend some time with his sons.

He drove his Porsche to Dairy Farm Lane, a two-lane road near their home, and brought the boys to the vehicle.

He then lifted the children onto the boot, where they sat facing the road behind them.

The charge sheet seen by Mothership stated that Prem proceeded to drive towards Dairy Farm Heights at a moderate speed with his sons on top of the boot.

His wife filmed the incident, and Prem later uploaded the video to TikTok.

Another motorist travelling in the opposite direction saw what happened and made a police report that same day.

According to CNA, Prem knew his actions could endanger his children, and he told the court he had done so as he thought it would be an "enjoyable experience" for his sons.

More than 15 traffic violations

Prem had committed over 15 traffic violations between 2004 and 2020, CNA reported.

These included offences such as speeding, inconsiderate driving, and unauthorised parking.

The prosecution sought the maximum fine of S$5,000 and a six months' disqualification from driving for Prem.

The prosecutor said it was "purely fortuitous" that the children were not injured, noting that they were particularly vulnerable due to their young age.

As their father, Prem should be expected to prioritise or at least look out for his children's safety.

However, he deliberately placed them in a position of danger, the prosecution argued.

The defence sought a fine of between S$3,500 and S$4,000, as well as a four- to six-month disqualification from driving.

Prem's lawyer said he did not intend to minimise the seriousness of the offence, and noted that his client had a clear responsibility to protect his children as their father and driver.

He said Prem had pleaded guilty early, shown remorse and had a "positive character".

He argued that the maximum fine was not warranted, pointing to Prem's close relationship with his sons and his efforts to spend time with them despite the demands of running his businesses.

Prem's lawyer also described him as a "constant source" of emotional support, guidance and stability for his sons.

The court also heard about Prem's charitable contributions, including helping with a food distribution drive and taking part in initiatives for children and seniors.

Sentencing

In considering the sentence, the judge expressed concern over Prem's driving record, noting that he did not appear to have regard for traffic laws, CNA reported.

Prem said he had reflected on his past offences and pointed out that he had maintained a clean driving record for the past six years.

The judge told him that this offence was extremely serious, but said he was prepared to accept both sides' submissions that a jail term was not warranted and reminded Prem not to commit such a rash act again in the future.

If convicted of a rash act endangering the safety of others, one could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$2,500, or both.

In Prem's case, as the offence was against children below the age of 14, the maximum penalties were doubled.