Actor Fined and Banned from Driving for Speeding at 121kmh

A local actor, Zong Zijie, has been handed a S$800 fine and a one-month driving ban after being caught speeding at 121kmh in a 70kmh zone along West Coast Highway. The 29-year-old China national, who is a Singapore permanent resident, admitted to the offense, which occurred on August 23, 2025. This incident adds to Zong's record, which includes previous speeding violations in April 2020, June 2020, and September 2023.

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Your honour, on the day itself I was late and in a rush so I went a lot above the speed limit. I know that I went above the speed limit, so, I'll face my ... whatever the court issues me. Yeah.

The prosecution initially sought a S$800 fine without a driving ban, but the judge questioned the necessity of a disqualification order given the severity of the speeding (51kmh over the limit) and Zong's history of traffic offenses. Zong, who represented himself, initially offered no mitigation but later expressed concern about the inconvenience a driving ban would cause to his work, which requires frequent travel. He acknowledged his wrongdoing, stating, "I know that I went above the speed limit, so, I'll face my ... whatever the court issues me."

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I would prefer there not to be a suspension, because my work actually requires me to travel a lot, so a disqualification for a period of time will cause a lot of inconvenience.

District Judge Shawn Ho emphasized the responsibility that comes with driving, stating, "Driving is a responsibility. If you want to drive on our roads, do not speed." While Zong could have faced up to three months in jail, a S$1,000 fine, or both, the court ultimately imposed the S$800 fine and the one-month driving ban. This case serves as a reminder of the strict enforcement of traffic laws in Singapore and the consequences for reckless driving, regardless of one's profession.

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Driving is a responsibility. If you want to drive on our roads, do not speed.