Two men, aged 25 and 26 years old, will be charged in Court on 3 September 2015 for the offences of Dangerous Driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276 and taking part in an unauthorised speed trial under Section 116(7) of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276.
The two men were arrested for the offences, during the enforcement operations conducted by Traffic Police at illegal dangerous driving hot spot along Seletar Link early this year. Subsequent investigations revealed that one of the men had driven his car at a speed of approximately 140 km/h, which exceeded the road speed limit of 60km/h.
Motorists caught for dangerous driving, upon conviction, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. Repeat offenders may be punished with a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years, or both and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.
If convicted for the offence of taking part in an unauthorised speed trial, drivers shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months and shall also be punished with a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000 and, in the case of second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months and a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $3,000. Vehicles involved in this offence may also be liable for forfeiture under Sec 117(1) of the Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276.
Traffic Police takes a stern view on such dangerous road behaviour as it puts the lives of the drivers and other road users at risks. TP have been conducting regular enforcement operations and will continue to do so to safeguard road users.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 August 2015 @ 4:20 PM