Man, 43, allegedly hit police car, ran multiple traffic lights in Marina Bay, drove without licence, to be charged

A 43-year-old man will be charged in court on Oct. 27, 2026, for his involvement in multiple traffic offences in the Marina Bay area.

Did not stop for police checks

On Oct. 25, 2026, at about 3:05am, police officers were patrolling along Raffles Boulevard when they approached a car for checks.

Instead of stopping, the driver inched forward, forcing the officers to step aside.

The car then accelerated away, prompting a vehicle pursuit.

Force his way between vehicles

During the pursuit, the driver stopped behind another vehicle at a traffic light junction along Bayfront Avenue.

When a police patrol vehicle pulled up beside his car, the driver attempted to force his way between the stationary vehicle and the police patrol vehicle.

In the process, he collided with the driver’s door of the police patrol vehicle and the rear right bumper of the other vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Ran multiple red lights

During the pursuit, the driver ran multiple red lights along Marina Boulevard, Sheares Avenue and Marina Link.

As a result of the collision along Bayfront Avenue, the driver of the stationary vehicle suffered back pain and was given three days of medical leave.

Did not have driving licence

Further investigations revealed that the driver of the car did not possess a valid driving licence, and the car was seized by the police.

The man will be charged with dangerous driving causing hurt, failing to stop when ordered by a police officer in uniform, driving without a valid driving licence, using a vehicle without insurance coverage, failing to stop after an accident, and failing to render assistance after an accident.

Those who commit traffic offences without valid driving licences will be dealt with firmly, the police said.

Penalties

The offence of dangerous driving causing hurt carries a fine of up to S$10,000 or a jail term up to two years or both.

The offence of failing to stop when ordered by a police officer in uniform carries a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

The offence of driving without a valid driving licence carries a fine of up to S$10,000, or a jail term of up to three years, or both.

Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$20,000, or a jail term of up to six years, or both.

The vehicle may also be forfeited.

The offence of using a vehicle without insurance coverage carries a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

The offence of failing to stop after an accident carries a fine of up to S$3,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.

The offence of failing to render assistance after an accident carries a fine of up to S$3,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.