From 1 November 2015, the Traffic Police will introduce the Safe Driving Course (SDC) as an enhancement to its Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS). The SDC is designed to educate motorists on safe driving techniques, correct dangerous driving behaviour and encourage good road habits. Eligible motorists who have accumulated half or more of their maximum allowable demerit points will receive a letter of notification from the Traffic Police from 4 November 2015 inviting them to attend the SDC. They can register for the SDC within the period specified in the notification. Motorists who complete the SDC will have three demerit points cancelled from their driving records. Motorists may receive the cancellation of three demerit points twice during their lifetime. Eligible motorists who choose not to attend the SDC will continue to have their demerit points held against their driving record for the stipulated period.
The SDC will be conducted by the three licensed driving schools ComfortDelGro Driving Centre, Singapore Safety Driving Centre and Bukit Batok Driving Centre.
Motorists must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the SDC:
- He / she must be holding a valid driving licence;
- He / she must not be a probationary driver;
- He / she must not be liable for suspension of his/her driving licence, or be liable for revocation of probationary driving licence, or under Court disqualification of driving licence; and
- He / she must have accumulated half or more of the maximum allowable demerit points*.
* 12 to 23 demerit points (if they do not have an existing suspension record);
or 6 to 11 demerit points (if they have an existing suspension record)
The SDC will consist of a 3 and a half hour theory session and a 30 minute practical session, making a total of 4 hours. The theory session will cover topics such as how accidents can be prevented, the responsibilities of drivers, safe driving habits, recommended interaction with other road users, and case studies of actual accidents. Participants will be required to complete and pass a quiz at the end of the session. Participants will practise safe driving techniques under the supervision of a driving instructor during the practical session. Participants can choose to complete the theory and practical sessions either in one day or on two different days, as long as both sessions are completed within the duration specified in the notification letter.
For more information, the public may visit the Traffic Police's website at http://driving-in-singapore.spf.gov.sg.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 October 2015 @ 6:00 PM