Prem Anan Sugunakumar, a 40-year-old Singaporean man, was fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to dangerously allowing his two young sons to sit on the boot of a moving Porsche on October 20, 2025, along Dairy Farm Lane in Bukit Panjang [1, 2, 3].
The boys, aged seven and eight, were captured on video by Prem’s wife during the incident. She later posted the clip to TikTok, drawing public attention [1, 2, 3]. Another driver on the road witnessed the scene and filed a police report the same day [1, 2, 3].
Prem was arrested on March 12, 2026, in connection with the case [2, 3]. He pleaded guilty in court to committing a rash act endangering the personal safety of children below 14 years of age [1, 2, 3].
The court took into account Prem's prior driving offences dating back to 2004, including speeding and inconsiderate driving, which influenced the sentencing [1, 2, 3]. Prosecutors argued that Prem deliberately endangered his children and deserved the maximum penalty available, which prompted the fine and driving ban [1, 2, 3].
Prem’s defence lawyer said he showed remorse, pleaded guilty early, and actively cared for his children [1].
Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh imposed the maximum fine and ban as a deterrent. The judge said, "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)" [2].
The case drew attention after the videos circulated widely on social media. It establishes the legal consequences of risky behaviour involving children in moving vehicles.
Prem’s six-month driving ban commenced following the court's July 29, 2026, sentencing [1, 2, 3].
