Porsche Cayman Driver Fined and Banned for Letting Kids Ride on Trunk

Key Takeaways

• A 40-year-old man in Singapore let his two sons ride on the trunk of his Porsche Cayman.
• The man was fined SGD$5,000 and banned from driving for six months.
• The incident was reported by a witness and the man’s wife posted a video of the stunt on social media.
• The man has been convicted of driving offenses in the past.
• The court hopes the punishment will deter him from violating driving laws again.

What Happened?

Prem Anam Sugunakumar, a 40-year-old Singapore resident, decided to have his seven- and eight-year-old sons sit on the trunk of his Porsche Cayman, facing backward, and holding onto the massive aftermarket wing before driving along a residential road.

The two young boys probably had the ride of their lives, but Sugunakumar’s wife posted a brief clip of the stunt on social media, which was also witnessed by another motorist who reported it to the police.

Consequences of the Stunt

Sugunakumar was arrested in March and pleaded guilty to one count of committing a rash act to endanger the personal safety of children below the age of 14.

He was fined SGD$5,000, the maximum allowable financial penalty, and his driver’s license was suspended for six months.

Reaction from the Court

Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh said they hoped the punishment would deter Sugunakumar from flagrantly violating driving laws like this again.

Sugunakumar has been convicted of driving offenses in the past, and the court hopes that this punishment will serve as a lesson to him.

Importance of Road Safety

This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to prioritize the safety of their passengers, especially children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the punishment given to the driver?

The driver was fined SGD$5,000 and banned from driving for six months.

Q: Why was the driver punished?

The driver was punished for committing a rash act to endanger the personal safety of children below the age of 14.

Q: Has the driver been convicted of driving offenses in the past?

Yes, the driver has been convicted of driving offenses in the past.