- Prem Anan Sugunakumar was fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to a rash act that endangered safety by driving with his young sons on his Porsche's boot.
- The incident, filmed by his wife and posted on TikTok, prompted a police report when witnessed by another motorist.
- On October 20, 2025, Prem placed his sons, then aged eight and seven, on the boot facing backwards before driving at a moderate speed along Dairy Farm Lane in Bukit Panjang.
- Prosecutors sought the maximum fine and a six-month driving ban, stating it was fortunate that the children were not injured and that Prem had deliberately placed them in danger.
- The court heard that Prem had committed more than 15 traffic violations between 2004 and 2020, including speeding, inconsiderate driving, and unauthorized parking.
- Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh described the offence as extremely serious and expressed concern over Prem’s driving record.
- Prem Anan Sugunakumar, a 40-year-old Singaporean, said he did so because he thought it would be an "enjoyable experience" for his sons.
- The court heard that Prem knew his act would endanger his children.
- In sentencing, Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh said he had looked at Prem's driving record and was quite concerned that he did not seem to have regard for traffic laws.
- For a rash act endangering the safety of others, Prem could have been jailed for up to six months or fined up to S$2,500, or both.
Prem Anan Sugunakumar, a 40-year-old Singaporean, was fined S$5,000 (US$3,870) and banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to a rash act that endangered his children. On October 20, 2025, he placed his sons, aged eight and seven, on the boot of his Porsche, facing backwards, while driving at a moderate speed along Dairy Farm Lane in Bukit Panjang.1
The incident, filmed by his wife and later posted on TikTok, drew the attention of another motorist who reported it to the police. Prosecutors sought the maximum fine and a six-month driving ban, emphasizing the luck that the children were not injured and that Prem had knowingly placed them in danger.4
Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh described the offence as extremely serious, expressing concern over Prem's driving record, which included over 15 traffic violations from 2004 to 2020, such as speeding and inconsiderate driving. Despite the severity of the act, the judge deemed a jail term unnecessary.6
Prem defended his actions by stating he thought it would be an "enjoyable experience" for his sons, but the court highlighted that he was aware of the risks involved. For his rash act, he could have faced up to six months in jail or a fine of up to S$2,500.7
“The court noted that Prem had a troubling driving history with over 15 traffic violations from 2004 to 2020, including speeding and inconsiderate driving. Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh expressed concern over his disregard for traffic laws, emphasizing the serious nature of the offense.”
Malay Mail
