5 weeks' jail, 3-year driving ban for 2 men involved in illegal race in Lim Chu Kang

[kobayashiGT]

5 weeks' jail, 3-year driving ban for 2 men involved in illegal race in Lim Chu Kang

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/illegal-race-in-lim-chu-kang-lands-two-men-5-weeks-jail-and-a-ban-from

Goh Tze Ming (left) and Khairulanwar Ismail were given five weeks' jail and a $1,500 fine each for racing illegally.ST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW

 

SINGAPORE - They sped down Lim Chu Kang Road in similar cars and clocked almost equal breakneck speeds in their illegal race.

On Tuesday (Sept 10), Goh Tze Ming, 37, and Khairulanwar Ismail, 26, were given the same sentence - five weeks' jail and a $1,500 fine each.

They will also be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for three years after their release.

 

The men, who were both driving a Volkswagen GTI, had denied that they were involved in the illegal race, which took place on Dec 9, 2016.

The pair also similarly claimed trial against the charge of illegal racing, an offence under the Road Traffic Act.

During the hearing, Goh said that he had been rushing to go to the toilet, while Khairulanwar claimed that he was speeding because he wanted to check his engine check-light.

 

 

Deputy Public Prosecutor Senthilkumaran Sabapathy rubbished the claims, calling them "illogical, unsubstantiated and unbelievable".

 

He added: "It is simply implausible and fanciful that (they) happened to be speeding, at almost twice the speed limit and right next to each other, at a place where a race was ongoing at the material time."

The court heard that the two men were arrested by Traffic Police (TP) officers during a sting operation led by Inspector Pardeep Dass, who had received intelligence that there was going to be an illegal race in the area.

Together with two other TP officers, Insp Pardeep arrived at the scene in an unmarked car. The officers saw people standing around 40 vehicles parked along Lim Chu Kang Road towards Neo Tiew Road.

At 1.07am, the cars driven by Goh and Khairulanwar were seen making a U-turn towards Jalan Bahar before coming to a stop side by side for about 10 seconds.

Insp Pardeep then saw both cars speeding off at the same time. The TP officers were activated to pursue them.

Goh was caught driving at 132kmh, while Khairulanwar had clocked 136kmh - nearly twice the speed limit of 70kmh.

Both men will also start their sentences on the same date - Sept 19.

 

[Kxbc]

he really used the go toilet excuse. he must have read comments in MCF. 😂

[Enye]

wah...they should appeal and hope that the high court judge handling the appeal had experienced an upset stomach before while driving a vw.  

check engine light very common in VWs de

🤣

[TameDriver]

To be caught, fined, jailed & licences gone for speeding at 130-136kph really not worth it.   Knowing that its illegal to race, should have done it at much higher speeds for boasting rights. 

 

 

[Vinceng]

Absolute stupidity to race in Singapore. Go to Malaysia, where the sky is the limit.

[Mockngbrd]

Ahhh the go toilet excuse does not work 

[Mockngbrd]

 

 

 

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10 minutes ago, TameDriver said:

To be caught, fined, jailed & licences gone for speeding at 130-136kph really not worth it.   Knowing that its illegal to race, should have done it at much higher speeds for boasting rights. 

 

 

They were most likely going faster, but just clocked at those speeds. 

[Ichibawa]

Street racing at less than 140km/h? Either somebody pang chance or the police are using substandard equipment. Why buy a GTi when a Myvi can cruise at that speed along NSHW ... 🤣

[F355]

No need to watch the race also know that Goh will win .

He got at least 30kg weight advantage . 

[TameDriver]

19 minutes ago, F355 said:

No need to watch the race also know that Goh will win .

He got at least 30kg weight advantage . 

But the added 30kg can aid stability at higher speeds.  Lol......

[Volvobrick]

Golf GTI is really disappointing - only clocked 130 plus on such long stretch.... Illegal cruising rather than racing.

PS Maybe they will share the same cell and become best of buddies.

Edited September 10, 2019 by Volvobrick

[Beregond]

what kind of race is this?? slower then e.scooter?

[Ceecookie]

Exactly, cross the border to malaysia can do 200 over with just Rm300 fine if caught by camera.

 

To all - please only exceed 40 over when driving in malaysia where fines are a token S$100 each. 

[Beregond]

1 hour ago, Volvobrick said:

Golf GTI is really disappointing - only clocked 130 plus on such long stretch.... Illegal cruising rather than racing.

PS Maybe they will share the same cell and become best of buddies.

i think they themself also paisei when the new come out. more embrass by the 130km race then kenna caught 

[ER-3682]

Still can keep their Cars.?No need ''give'' to the State.?

[Fu11thr0tt1e]

7 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

5 weeks' jail, 3-year driving ban for 2 men involved in illegal race in Lim Chu Kang

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/illegal-race-in-lim-chu-kang-lands-two-men-5-weeks-jail-and-a-ban-from

Goh Tze Ming (left) and Khairulanwar Ismail were given five weeks' jail and a $1,500 fine each for racing illegally.ST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW

 

SINGAPORE - They sped down Lim Chu Kang Road in similar cars and clocked almost equal breakneck speeds in their illegal race.

On Tuesday (Sept 10), Goh Tze Ming, 37, and Khairulanwar Ismail, 26, were given the same sentence - five weeks' jail and a $1,500 fine each.

They will also be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for three years after their release.

 

The men, who were both driving a Volkswagen GTI, had denied that they were involved in the illegal race, which took place on Dec 9, 2016.

The pair also similarly claimed trial against the charge of illegal racing, an offence under the Road Traffic Act.

During the hearing, Goh said that he had been rushing to go to the toilet, while Khairulanwar claimed that he was speeding because he wanted to check his engine check-light.

 

 

Deputy Public Prosecutor Senthilkumaran Sabapathy rubbished the claims, calling them "illogical, unsubstantiated and unbelievable".

 

He added: "It is simply implausible and fanciful that (they) happened to be speeding, at almost twice the speed limit and right next to each other, at a place where a race was ongoing at the material time."

The court heard that the two men were arrested by Traffic Police (TP) officers during a sting operation led by Inspector Pardeep Dass, who had received intelligence that there was going to be an illegal race in the area.

Together with two other TP officers, Insp Pardeep arrived at the scene in an unmarked car. The officers saw people standing around 40 vehicles parked along Lim Chu Kang Road towards Neo Tiew Road.

At 1.07am, the cars driven by Goh and Khairulanwar were seen making a U-turn towards Jalan Bahar before coming to a stop side by side for about 10 seconds.

Insp Pardeep then saw both cars speeding off at the same time. The TP officers were activated to pursue them.

Goh was caught driving at 132kmh, while Khairulanwar had clocked 136kmh - nearly twice the speed limit of 70kmh.

Both men will also start their sentences on the same date - Sept 19.

 

Illegal 'racing' 5 wk jail.

NUS peeping tom gets warning.

1 country 2 standards!? 🙄

[Dafansu]

12 hours ago, Fu11thr0tt1e said:

Illegal 'racing' 5 wk jail.

NUS peeping tom gets warning.

1 country 2 standards!? 🙄

cause this one can kill, the other one won't 🤣

[STiYaKuzA]

36 minutes ago, Dafansu said:

cause this one can kill, the other one won't 🤣

The victim kena peeped later touch wood attempt suicide cos of psychological stress etc etc become indirect kill also hahaha