Rear-wheel-drive sports cars are often associated with burnouts, drifting, track days, and sometimes even illegal street racing.
But one father took his Porsche in a very different direction by placing his two young sons on the rear deck of the sports car for a ride, reportedly saying he wanted to give them an “enjoyable experience.”
His wife, who appeared to support the stunt, recorded the incident and shared the video on social media. Instead of praise, however, the footage quickly attracted widespread attention.
The video has since gone viral, with the father being prosecuted for multiple traffic offenses committed during the stunt. A court ultimately fined him S$5,000 (about US$3,870) over the incident.
Along with the financial penalty, the man was also disqualified from driving for six months, highlighting the legal consequences of turning what he described as a fun experience into a dangerous public stunt.
The Father Knew the Stunt Was Dangerous
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According to a report by CNA, 40-year-old Prem Anan Sugunakumar from Singapore knew the stunt was dangerous and told the court the same, but he still chose to seat his sons, aged 7 and 8, on the trunk of what appears to be a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.
A video shared by the media outlet on Instagram shows both kids sitting on the trunk, holding onto the spoiler while facing backward. The incident occurred on the morning of Oct 20, 2025, when Prem drove his Porsche to Dairy Farm Lane, a two-lane road in Bukit Panjang.
He then lifted the children onto the trunk and drove at a moderate speed down the lane toward Dairy Farm Heights. A driver in an oncoming vehicle spotted the children on the trunk of the Porsche and immediately filed a police report.
15 Traffic Violations in 16 Years
Prosecutors listed more than 15 traffic offenses Prem committed between 2004 and 2020, ranging from speeding to inconsiderate driving and illegal parking. They pushed for the maximum S$5,000 fine plus a six-month driving ban.
They argued it was sheer luck the children escaped injury, stressing their vulnerability given their young age. As their father, Prem should have safeguarded them, but instead, he knowingly put them at risk.
Defense lawyer James Gomez Jovian Messiah asked for a lighter penalty, a fine of S$3,500 to S$4,000 and a four- to six-month driving ban. He acknowledged the offense’s seriousness and his client’s clear duty to protect his sons, but stated Prem had pleaded guilty early, shown remorse and displayed good character.
Gomez argued the maximum fine wasn’t warranted, pointing to Prem’s close bond with his sons despite his business commitments. Beyond financial support, Gomez said, Prem offers his sons constant emotional support, guidance, and stability. He also cited Prem’s charitable work, including a food distribution drive and initiatives supporting children and seniors.
Prem Managed to Avoid Jail Time
Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh said Prem’s driving record raised concerns about his disregard for traffic laws. Prem responded that he had reflected on this and pointed to a clean record over the past six years.
Soh called the offense extremely serious but accepted both sides’ view that jail wasn’t warranted, warning Prem against any repeat of such rash behavior.
For committing a rash act that endangered others’ safety, Prem faced up to six months’ jail or a S$2,500 fine, or both. However, the fine was doubled because the offense involved children under 14.