Man jailed for stopping car to assault driver using phone

Jereme Quek Han Fei, a 40-year-old Singaporean man, has been sentenced to nine days in jail for a road rage incident that occurred on April 5, 2026. Quek abruptly stopped his car in the middle of a three-lane road to confront a van driver he observed using his mobile phone while driving.

According to court documents, Quek overtook the van and noticed its driver, Tran Nhat Sinh, operating his phone. Angered, Quek honked repeatedly and shouted vulgarities at Tran as he followed the van. He then executed a sudden stop, blocking traffic, and exited his vehicle to confront Tran further, continuing his verbal abuse and attempting to record Tran on his phone.

When Tran snatched the phone away, Quek opened the van door and slapped Tran. The van driver retaliated by punching Quek, resulting in a physical altercation between the two men. The incident, captured on Quek's in-car camera, was eventually broken up by another motorist.

Quek pleaded guilty to one count of acting rashly in a manner that endangers personal safety. He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining any driving license for six months. Deputy Public Prosecutor Intan Suhaily Abu Bakar argued for a jail sentence of two to four weeks, emphasizing that Quek's actions posed a risk to himself, the other driver, and the public.

In his mitigation, Quek, who was unrepresented, cited it as his first offense and mentioned his father's condition in a nursing home. He requested a five-week deferral to settle personal matters, which the judge granted, while also reminding Quek's wife, the bailor, of her responsibilities. Tran has also been charged in court.

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His actions put both men and members of the public at risk, she said.