Man fined $4,500 for dangerous driving after he drove against traffic for around 3.5km

According to court documents, he committed the offence along Bartley Road East towards Tampines Avenue 10 at about 12.40am on Dec 14, 2025.

His actions caused another motorist to take evasive action by switching to another lane, the documents stated.

In an earlier statement, the police said Ong, 25, had left the scene by the time officers received a report about the case shortly before 1am that day.

Traffic Police officers established his identity through investigations and traffic camera footage, and arrested him soon after.

For dangerous driving, a first-time offender can be jailed for up to a year, fined up to $5,000, or both.

A repeat offender faces up to two years’ jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.