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SINGAPORE – A National University of Singapore (NUS) professor filmed at high speed in a Maserati along Lorong Chuan was fined up to US $ 5,000 after being found guilty of dangerous driving in court , Monday, November 26.
Singapore's Henry Yeung Wai Chung, 50, is also banned from driving all categories of vehicles for 13 months.
Yeung was arrested five days after committing the offense on 7 September.
On September 11, a video was posted on the Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road Facebook page, showing a black Maserati driving at full speed towards a truck.
<! – He then abruptly turned to the right and scraped the road divider, barely missing the traffic light post.
The car then hit the traffic on the other side of the road, where she nearly crushed her head in a taxi and a car.
The video showed that the Maserati was back on track after a near miss, before doubling the truck and stopping in front of it. In doing so, the driver of the Maserati prevented the vehicle from progressing.
Henry Yeung Wai Chung leaving the state courts after being charged yesterday. Aged 50, acting director of the NUS Geography Department, he reportedly drove the Maserati, which was seen steering against traffic and narrowly missed the accident.
Police said no injuries had been reported in the incident, but she urged all motorists to drive safely and scrupulously abide by traffic rules and regulations.
"The traffic police will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to endanger the safety of other road users," they added.
According to the NUS website, Yeung was an assistant professor at the university from 1998 to 1999 before a promotion earlier this year.
In his brief biography on the website, he said: "Since February 2018, I have been appointed distinguished professor of the National University of Singapore in recognition of my" outstanding academic excellence as well as my academic leadership and intellectual "."
Shortly after the driver of the Maserati turned out to be Yeung, NUS confirmed that he was aware of the incident.
Recidivists convicted of dangerous driving may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to one year and a fine of up to $ 5,000. Repeat offenders may be sentenced to up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $ 10,000.
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