At the time, the operationally ready national serviceman was on the way to perform his reservist duties at Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre.
The court heard that Chan was riding his personal mobility device , which was not UL2272-certified, on the footpath along Gambas Avenue in Sembawang at about 8.30am. PMDs were banned from footpaths on April 3, 2020. The officer’s colleague alighted from the van and rushed over to help in apprehending Chan, who then swung his e-scooter towards Mr Yeo.
Chan, who did not have a lawyer, told the court in mitigation that he hoped the court would impose a fine and not imprisonment.