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Chan Chow Chuen v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 294
In Chan Chow Chuen v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Road Traffic — Offences.
Agustinus Hadi v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 262
In Agustinus Hadi v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic — Offences.
Seah Ming Yang Daryle v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 152
The court established a benchmark sentence of two weeks’ imprisonment and two years’ disqualification for the archetypal case of a first-time offender driving without a valid licence.
Ma Zhen Hu Michael v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 251
The court held that a 15-month disqualification order for dangerous driving was not manifestly excessive where the offender had a poor driving record and the potential harm was significant.
Fernandez Joseph Ferdinent v Public Prosecutor [2007] SGHC 60
The duty to stop after an accident under s 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act is an immediate duty that must be performed voluntarily; stopping under coercion does not satisfy the duty. Furthermore, the offence of failing to render assistance is complete the moment the driver drives o
Kuan Cheng Poh v Public Prosecutor [2004] SGHC 48
An appellate court will be slow to disturb a lower court's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of the evidence.
Lim Eng Guan Derek v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 303
An appellate court will be slow to interfere with a trial judge's finding of fact based on witness credibility. A bare assertion of 'trying one's best' is insufficient to establish a 'reasonable excuse' for failing to provide a breath specimen under s 70 of the Road Traffic Act.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Hong Hwee [2003] SGHC 266
The proviso in a motor insurance policy regarding 'permission to drive' refers to the driver's legal ability to drive, not the vehicle's licensing status.
Chng Wei Meng v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 157
The offence of driving while disqualified under s 43(4) of the Road Traffic Act is a strict liability offence, and the defence of reasonable care is available to the accused.
Public Prosecutor v Cheng Chang Tong [2023] SGHC 119
In Public Prosecutor v Cheng Chang Tong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Road Traffic — Offences.
Gajentheran Marimuthu (by his mother and next friend Parai A/P Palaniappan) v Joo Yong Co (Pte) Ltd and another (Mohd Paqmi bin Arifin and another, third parties) [2015] SGHC 11
In Gajentheran Marimuthu (by his mother and next friend Parai A/P Palaniappan) v Joo Yong Co (Pte) Ltd and another (Mohd Paqmi bin Arifin and another, third parties), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — negligence, Road Traffic.
Tan Kian Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2014] SGHC 153
In Tan Kian Tiong v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road traffic — Offences, Criminal procedure and sentencing — Appeal.
Teo Rong Zhi Saimonn v Public Prosecutor [2013] SGHC 185
In Teo Rong Zhi Saimonn v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic — Third party liability.
Public Prosecutor v Ng Jui Chuan [2011] SGHC 90
In Public Prosecutor v Ng Jui Chuan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic.
Toh Yong Soon v Public Prosecutor [2011] SGHC 57
In Toh Yong Soon v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road traffic.
Lee Ngiap Han v Public Prosecutor [2010] SGHC 321
In Lee Ngiap Han v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic.
Rangasamy Subramaniam v Public Prosecutor [2009] SGHC 255
In Rangasamy Subramaniam v PP [2009] SGHC 255, the High Court set aside a conviction for drink-driving, ruling that the statutory presumption under s 71A(1) of the Road Traffic Act does not apply when an accused is merely 'in charge' of a vehicle rather than actively driving it.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Cheow Loong Charles [2008] SGHC 124
In Public Prosecutor v Lee Cheow Loong Charles, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Road Traffic — Offences.
Public Prosecutor v Koh Thiam Huat [2017] SGHC 123
In Public Prosecutor v Koh Thiam Huat, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Road Traffic — Offences.
Land Transport Authority v Kenso Leasing Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 222
In Land Transport Authority v Kenso Leasing Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic — Vehicle licensing.
Kwan Weiguang v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 121
In Kwan Weiguang v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 121, the High Court reduced the appellant's disqualification period to 12 months, ruling that mandatory re-testing under s 43(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act is a regulatory safety measure and must not be used as a punitive factor in sentencing.
Tay Chin Seng v Syahirah bte Sa’ad and another [2019] SGHC 193
In Tay Chin Seng v Syahirah bte Sa’ad and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Apportionment, Road Traffic — Third party liability.
Public Prosecutor v Rangasamy Subramaniam [2010] SGCA 40
In Public Prosecutor v Rangasamy Subramaniam, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Road Traffic.
Public Prosecutor v Fernandez Joseph Ferdinent [2007] SGCA 34
In Public Prosecutor v Fernandez Joseph Ferdinent, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction — Criminal references, Road Traffic — Offences.