On 1 April 2024, the Traffic Police (TP) and Singapore Road Safety Council (SRSC) launched the “Reward the Sensible Motorists” campaign at the TP Headquarters. This campaign aims to encourage motorists to adopt good driving and riding habits. Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, graced the event as the Guest of Honour. Please refer to Annex A for photographs of the event.
Previously known as “Reward the Riders”, TP expanded the campaign category and duration this year to include drivers and renamed the campaign to “Reward the Sensible Motorists”. This is to signal that both motorcyclists and drivers, or motorists, play an important role in keeping the roads safe for all by adopting good driving and riding habits. Motorists who ride or drive safely and responsibly, e.g. signalling before changing lanes and giving way to other motorists and pedestrians, may be rewarded if spotted by TP officers. This campaign will run for six months, from 1 April to 30 September 2024.
The motorists spotted by TP will be given a goodie bag with special collectables. They will also be featured on TP’s “Use Your RoadSense” Facebook page to encourage other motorists to adopt good driving and riding habits. Exemplary motorists will be given a special award during the Singapore Ride Safe event in October 2024.
MOS Faishal said, “TP has been stepping up on their education, engagement and enforcement efforts. This “Reward the Sensible Motorists” campaign is one of the ways to encourage motorists, who play an important role in keeping the roads safe, to adopt good driving and riding habits. It is also a timely reminder for everyone to drive and ride more responsibly on the roads. I also urge businesses that manage large fleets of motorcycles and vehicles to instil a “safety first” culture in their organisations. They can help their employees be safer on our roads by allowing sufficient time to complete their work schedules.”
Commander of Traffic Police, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Tan, said, “Traffic accidents may leave a long-term psychological, emotional and financial impact on the families of everyone involved. Road safety is a shared responsibility. I strongly encourage motorists to adopt good driving and riding habits, even in the absence of Police presence. Be more gracious and patient when using the road.”
Chairman of SRSC, Mr Bernard Tay, said, “The “Reward the Sensible Motorists” campaign is an excellent platform for us to reach out to more people to emphasise the importance of good road use habits. I hope that those who have been spotted by TP officers for displaying good habits will encourage others to do the same.”
Photo of MOS Faishal presenting a goodie bag to a sensible motorcyclist ▼
Photo of MOS Faishal, Chairman of SRSC, Mr Bernard Tay, and SI Nazrul Ariffin Bin Abdullah, TP Patrol Officer presenting a goodie bag to a sensible motorcyclist ▼
Photo of SGT(3) Muhammad Adzlan Bin Hussein, TP Patrol Officer presenting a goodie bag to a sensible driver ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 April 2024 @ 8:15 PM