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Is this the reaction of a jilted lover or was the lady really in danger? As seen on Facebook, a driver uploaded a video that he caught from his car of a woman clinging onto a black vehicle. As if it was straight out of a scene from a Hollywood movie, the woman was captured running beside the car before it made its turn. According to the cam car driver, the vehicle turned out from Prinsep Street onto Middle Road. It was at this point that the woman clung onto the side mirror on the driver’s side. She kind of looks like a little kid clinging onto her parents during a temper tantrum. While we may never know why this woman is so persistent in chasing down the driver, we do know for a fact that she was not dragged by the vehicle. The cam car driver also mentioned that the police and an ambulance arrived half an hour later to tend to the parties involved. Dragging someone is a serious offence Recently, a man was charged for dragging a police officer with his moving vehicle after he drove off during a Traffic Police check. The incident occurred in March 2021, and the man was arrested on the same day for rash act causing grievous hurt, and other traffic and drug-related offences. According to Section 337 of the Penal Code, whoever causes hurt to any person through a rash or negligent act that endangers human life, or the personal safety of others is guilty of an offence. The offender will receive an imprisonment term of up to 1 year and a fine of up to $5,000. Although the video showed the woman relentlessly clinging onto the vehicle, the driver did cause a rash act and endangered the safety of the lady, himself, and other motor drivers by moving off and performing a turn. On the other hand, the woman could be charged with harassment, if found guilty. Under Singapore law, harassment involves: - the act of intentionally alarming, harassing, or causing distress to another party - behaving in ways that are likely to cause alarm or distress to another party, even when there is no intention to do so - instilling fear through provocation or violence - insulting or behaving in an indecent, abusive or threatening manner toward public officials or public service workers - unlawful stalking - doxing In this case, one could argue that the woman was behaving in ways that are likely to cause alarm or distress to the driver. If found guilty, offenders will receive a fine of up to $5,000 and an imprisonment term of up to 6 months. Netizens’ reactions Most netizens quickly took the side of the driver, claiming that the lady could have let go of the side mirror if she wanted to. While this could be a possibility as well, the more logical solution would be to let go and call the police immediately. I don't see the need to physically cling onto the car. Whatever the reason might be, the actions of both the lady and the driver could have resulted in a serious accident. I hope that both parties will learn that the road is not their playground. ======== Be the first to get the latest road/ COE news, and get first dibs on exclusive promos and giveaways in our Telegram SGCM Community. Join us today!

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Feel abit sianz of what you are doing? not passionate about your job? things not exactly going you want? Struggling to meet your Kpis? But cannot quit cos you need your monthly pay? Anyone like that and what are you going to do about it?

Pls be considerate and watch the time if you wanna drag your ride at populated housing estate. Grow up and go to the tracks if u wan some F-ing 0-100 timing. :angry: