Man filmed running on PIE may face jail and fine, lawyer warns
He may be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months, or both.
A man was caught on video jogging along the shoulder of the Pan Island Expressway (PIE), sparking online debate and prompting a warning that his actions may have violated the Road Traffic Act.
The video, posted by Facebook page ROADS.sg, is believed to have been recorded around 8.27pm on July 27.
Dashcam footage shows a car travelling in the fourth lane of the expressway when a man dressed in black suddenly appears, running on the left shoulder of the road.
The footage quickly drew criticism online, with many netizens calling the act dangerous and reckless.
Pedestrians are prohibited from walking or running on expressways under the Road Traffic Act, lawyer Huang Guoyan told Shin Min Daily News.
First-time offenders may be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months, or both. Repeat offenders face up to $2,000 in fines, six months in jail, or both.
"If a traffic accident occurs because of such actions, the individual may also be charged under the Penal Code," he added.
Depending on the circumstances, these charges could include recklessly endangering the safety of others, causing hurt by a rash act, or causing grievous hurt by a rash act.