The Traffic Police (TP) conducted an enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists at Tuas Checkpoint on 16 May 2024.
During the enforcement operation, about 400 motorcyclists were stopped for checks and 25 persons, aged between 18 and 38, were arrested for driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) 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. A 21-year-old man was arrested for permitting another person to use a vehicle without a valid driving licence under Section 35(2) Road Traffic Act 1961 and permitting any other person to use a vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960.
Please refer to Annex A for the penalties of the traffic offences and Annex B for the photographs from the enforcement operations.
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 keep up with our enforcement efforts.
All motorcyclists are to abide by the traffic rules 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.
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 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.
Permitting Another Person to Drive a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid Driving Licence
The offence of permitting another person to use a vehicle without a valid driving licence under Section 35(2) 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.
Permitting Any Other Person to Use a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance Coverage
The offence of permitting another person to use 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.
Annex B
Photographs of the enforcement operation
TP officers conducting the enforcement operation ▼
An offender was placed under arrest for the offence of driving without a valid driving licence and driving a motor vehicle without insurance coverage ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 May 2024 @ 4:10 PM