The Traffic Police (TP) conducted an enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists at Tuas Checkpoint on 26 September 2024.
During the enforcement operation, 350 motorcyclists were stopped for checks and 16 persons, aged between 21 and 62, were arrested for driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960.
Please refer to Annex for the penalties of the traffic offences.
All motorists entering Singapore, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws. TP takes a serious view towards errant road users who blatantly flout traffic rules and endanger the safety of other road users, and will continue with our enforcement efforts.
All motorcyclists should ride responsibly by abiding by the traffic laws and practise safe riding habits as motorcyclists and pillion riders can be vulnerable on the roads. TP urges all road users to play their part by practising good RoadSense and looking out for one another.
Annex
Penalties of Traffic Offences
Driving Without a Valid Driving Licence
The offence of driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
Using a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance Coverage
The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 October 2024 @ 4:48 PM