The Traffic Police (TP) conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) against errant motorcyclists near the Woodlands Checkpoint on 25 February 2025.
During the enforcement operation, more than 160 motorcyclists were stopped for checks. TP detected 18 persons for driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) Road Traffic Act 1961. Of the 18, eight were also liable for 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. NEA issued 24 summonses for offences involving vehicular smoke and excessive noise emissions under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations. LTA issued 35 summonses for the offence of displaying improper licence plates. Please refer to Annex A for the penalties of the traffic offences and Annex B for the photographs from the enforcement operations.
All motorists, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations. Non-compliant motorists may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.
TP would like to remind all motorcyclists to abide by the traffic laws and practise safe riding habits as motorcyclists and pillion riders are vulnerable on the roads. TP urges all road users to play their part by practising good RoadSense and looking out for one another.
Penalties of Traffic Offences
TP
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.
The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Sec 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.
NEA
The offence of using a motor vehicle with vehicular smoke or excessive noise emissions under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, carries a fine of up to $2,000 for the first conviction, and a fine of up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.
LTA
The offence of displaying improper licence plates carries a fine not exceeding $1,000, or a jail term of up to 3 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both.
Photographs of the enforcement operation
Motorcyclists lined up for enforcement checks.
Enforcement officers conducting checks on the motorcycles to ensure compliance to Singapore’s traffic laws, and stipulated safety and emissions requirements.
A TP officer conducting checks on a motorcyclist.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
07 March 2025 @ 5:00 PM