A MANAGER was so incensed with another motorist that he rammed the other car not once - but three times.

For that, 42-year-old Chan Swee Leng was jailed for five weeks.

A district court heard that Chan had parked on the extreme right lane of Geylang Road near the junction with Lorong 13 at about 2am on February 7 last year.

Just as he was about to drive off, Mr Loh Chien Wei's car overtook him and turned right into Lorong 13.

Chan then followed Mr Loh's car and rammed its rear three times.

Damage to Mr Loh's car cost $4,800 to repair, as it required panel beating, wheel alignment and spray painting.

Chan was also disqualified from driving all vehicles for two years after he pleaded guilty to committing mischief and damaging Mr Loh's car.

Chan had denied committing four other offences and had claimed trial.

These included allegedly reversing his car and causing hurt to Mr Loh's left leg on the same day and driving in a rash manner, intending to hurt another man.

He was also said to have failed to keep a proper lookout, which resulted in his car colliding with a lorry parked along Lorong 13 Geylang.

The prosecution decided not to proceed with these charges as certain witnesses were not available.

Chan was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on these charges. This means he could be brought to court to face them later.

For committing mischief and causing damage of $4,800, Chan could be fined and jailed up to two years.