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Drink driving

Drink driver whose car struck cyclist in 2022 drove after consuming alcohol again in 2024

Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.
Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.

Tiger Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.
Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.

Drunk driver in viral fatal Klang crash charged with murder

Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for causing the death of motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33.
Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for causing the death of motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33.

Tiger Woods blames distracted driving for crash, police affidavit shows

Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.
Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.

Japan to add numeric standards to clarify ‘dangerous driving’

The proposed revision to the driving law defines high speed as travelling at least 50kmh over the speed limit on ordinary roads.
The proposed revision to the driving law defines high speed as travelling at least 50kmh over the speed limit on ordinary roads.

Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI following car crash

A photo circulating online (left) that is said the show the accident scene in Florida involving former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods.
A photo circulating online (left) that is said the show the accident scene in Florida involving former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods.

Footage of pop star Justin Timberlake’s drink-driving arrest is released

Bodycam video shows Justin Timberlake booked after drink-driving arrest in 2024.
Bodycam video shows Justin Timberlake booked after drink-driving arrest in 2024.

Man jailed for crashing into traffic light; lying to cops that valet driver caused accident

Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.
Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.
Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

Singer Britney Spears, the sole occupant of the vehicle, “showed signs of impairment” due to the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs.
Singer Britney Spears, the sole occupant of the vehicle, “showed signs of impairment” due to the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.