A CABBY who punched a motorist over a driving incident was given the maximum fine of $1,000 on Wednesday.

See Kian Wah, 67, pleaded guilty to punching Mr See Leng Beng, 57, twice on his face along Joo Chiat Road on Sept 21 last year.

Mr See was driving along Joo Chiat Road that evening when he approached See at the junction over a driving incident.

See then punched the victim and then left.