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Drink driving

Footage of pop star Justin Timberlake’s drink-driving arrest is released

Bodycam video shows Justin Timberlake booked after drink-driving arrest in 2024.
Bodycam video shows Justin Timberlake booked after drink-driving arrest in 2024.

Man jailed for crashing into traffic light; lying to cops that valet driver caused accident

Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.
Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.
Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

Singer Britney Spears, the sole occupant of the vehicle, “showed signs of impairment” due to the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs.
Singer Britney Spears, the sole occupant of the vehicle, “showed signs of impairment” due to the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs.

Singer Justin Timberlake sues to block release of 2024 drink-driving arrest footage

Justin Timberlake performs onstage during the 2026 Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective on Jan 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Justin Timberlake performs onstage during the 2026 Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective on Jan 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

UK rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run

Ghetts (left) - real name Justin Clarke-Samuel - pleaded guilty in December 2025 to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang.
Ghetts (left) - real name Justin Clarke-Samuel - pleaded guilty in December 2025 to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang.

20 motorists hauled to court to face drink-driving charges

Lawrence Ong Han Ming, 48, was accused of losing control of his vehicle while driving along Tampines Avenue 5, hitting a traffic light pole and road kerb.
Lawrence Ong Han Ming, 48, was accused of losing control of his vehicle while driving along Tampines Avenue 5, hitting a traffic light pole and road kerb.

Forum: Jail term necessary as deterrence matters in careless driving cases

Jail for recalcitrant offender caught drink driving on 3 occasions, hitting 7 cars once

Ang Poi Keng was sentenced to five months and eight weeks’ jail and a fine of $4,000.
Ang Poi Keng was sentenced to five months and eight weeks’ jail and a fine of $4,000.

Jail for drink driver who drove with his 2 children in car and hit pedestrian in fatal crash

He had been driving at an “excessive speed” of between 111kmh and 122kmh in an area where the speed limit was 70kmh, the prosecution said.
He had been driving at an “excessive speed” of between 111kmh and 122kmh in an area where the speed limit was 70kmh, the prosecution said.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.