Singapore Man Fined S$5,000 and Banned for Driving Sons on Porsche Boot

A father’s attempt to give his young sons an enjoyable experience instead landed him in court with a hefty fine and a driving disqualification. The incident, which unfolded on October 20, 2025, involved Prem Anan Sugunakumar seating his two boys—then aged seven and eight—backwards on the boot of his Porsche while driving along Dairy Farm Lane as detailed in court proceedings. What the father apparently intended as a memorable outing was captured on video by his own wife, with the footage subsequently posted online according to local reporting.

Court Case, Guilty Plea, and the S$5,000 Penalty

Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh imposed the maximum financial penalty of S$5,000 and disqualified the driver from holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months following sentencing arguments.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Cheryl Tan pressed for the maximum fine and the six-month driving ban. She argued that as the children’s father, Prem should have prioritized their safety rather than deliberately exposing them to danger on a public road according to court documents.

Police Investigation Triggered by Witness Report

The dangerous stunt might have passed unnoticed by authorities had it not caught the attention of another motorist on the road. A witness driving behind the Porsche observed the children seated on the rear exterior of the moving vehicle and promptly lodged a police report as official timelines indicate. Investigators subsequently tracked down the footage recorded by the driver’s wife, leading to Prem’s arrest months later on March 12 prior to court proceedings.

Prior Traffic Convictions and Judicial Warning

During the sentencing hearing, the prosecution highlighted that the defendant’s disregard for road safety was not an isolated incident. Prosecutors noted that Prem carried multiple prior convictions for traffic offences dating back to 2004, several of which involved speeding violations for which he had previously paid fines according to court records.

“Having looked at your driving record, I am quite concerned that you seem to not have regard for traffic laws. I hope this is something you will bear in mind when you drive (in the future).”

Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh, via The Straits Times

Judge Soh emphasized that the maximum fine was necessary to serve as a direct deterrence and to ensure the offender refrains from repeating such reckless behavior as noted in the judgment. Under Singaporean law, committing a rash act that endangers the safety of children under 14 carries penalties of a fine up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both pursuant to statutory provisions.