Kids seen standing through GetGo car’s sunroof; firm warns of penalties for unsafe driving
One child can be seen perched on the roof of the vehicle.
Car-sharing service GetGo has issued a stern warning to its users regarding unsafe driving practices, following the viral image of four children standing through the sunroof of one of its Mazda sedans. The Singapore-based firm emphasized that penalties for such reckless behavior will vary depending on the severity of the offense, with potential consequences ranging from fines up to $1,000 to a possible three-month jail term.
The incident, captured on Aug 2 and shared on Facebook Group SG Road Vigilante, showed the children with their heads and upper bodies protruding from the car's sunroof, one child even perched on the roof with her legs dangling inside. All four children were not properly secured by seat belts, contravening Singapore's Road Traffic Act, which mandates that all drivers and passengers must wear seat belts and that passengers below 1.35m in height be secured with an approved child restraint or body-restraining seat belt.
GetGo stated that they are aware of the matter and have notified the user involved, advising that their terms of use require adherence to traffic laws and safe vehicle operation, including ensuring all passengers have their seat belts fastened. The company reiterated that they will take appropriate action, potentially suspending accounts and imposing bans on repeat offenders.
While it is unclear if GetGo filed a police report, the company confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. Additionally, under the terms and conditions of the car-sharing platform, renters are held accountable for any traffic rule violations, parking infractions, or other breaches during their booking period, facing potential fines and processing fees if the company becomes aware of such incidents.
The recent surge in traffic fatalities in Singapore, with 149 deaths in 2025 compared to 141 in 2016 and 142 in 2024, highlights the growing concern over road safety. In a similar case from July, a man was convicted for endangering the safety of children below 14 years old after his two sons were seen in a video perched on the back of his yellow Porsche. The offender was fined $5,000 and faced a six-month driving ban.
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