Three Individuals Investigated For Using Deregistered Vehicles In Singapore
Authorities in Singapore are investigating three individuals, including two teenagers, for allegedly operating deregistered vehicles and committing multiple traffic-related offences. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about unlicensed driving and illegal vehicles appearing on public roads and in busy areas such as residential neighbourhoods and shopping centres.
The individuals involved are aged between 16 and 22. Investigations by the Traffic Police revealed that the suspects were allegedly driving vehicles that had already been deregistered and were therefore not legally allowed on the road.
Police stressed that such vehicles can pose serious risks to public safety as they may not meet roadworthiness standards and typically do not carry valid insurance coverage.
Teenagers Allegedly Riding Deregistered Motorcycle In Bukit Batok
In one of the incidents, police officers responded to a situation along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 at around 8.40pm. Upon arrival, officers discovered two 16-year-old boys taking turns riding a motorcycle along the road.
Preliminary investigations revealed that neither teenager possessed a valid driving licence. The motorcycle they were riding had also been deregistered, meaning it was no longer permitted to be used on public roads.
Both teenagers are currently under investigation for several traffic-related offences. These include using a deregistered vehicle, driving while under the legal age limit of 18, operating a vehicle without a valid driving licence, and using a vehicle without proper insurance coverage.
Such offences are treated seriously in Singapore due to the potential danger posed to other road users and pedestrians.
Driver Caught With Deregistered Car And False Number Plate At VivoCity
In a separate case, Traffic Police officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked at the carpark of VivoCity shopping centre at about 10.15pm.
When officers arrived, they found a car displaying a number plate that matched the registration number of another legally registered vehicle with the same colour and model. Further checks revealed that the car had been deregistered.
The 22-year-old man found driving the vehicle did not possess a valid driving licence. He is currently under investigation for multiple offences, including using a deregistered vehicle, displaying a false number plate, driving without a valid licence, and operating a vehicle without insurance coverage.
Authorities noted that the use of fake number plates is particularly concerning because it can mislead enforcement agencies and potentially implicate innocent vehicle owners whose registration numbers have been copied.
Authorities Warn Of Serious Safety Risks
Traffic Police emphasised that deregistered vehicles appearing on public roads pose significant safety risks. These vehicles may not meet roadworthiness requirements and often lack insurance protection, leaving victims vulnerable in the event of accidents.
When such vehicles are driven by individuals without valid licences, the risk to other motorists and pedestrians increases further. The authorities warned that illegal vehicles have been detected in places where families frequently gather, including neighbourhood areas and shopping centre carparks.
Vehicle owners are reminded that once a vehicle has been deregistered, it must be disposed of according to regulations and must not be used on public roads.
Potential Penalties Under Singapore Law
Singapore law imposes strict penalties for traffic offences involving deregistered vehicles and unlicensed driving.
Driving a motor vehicle while under the legal age of 18 can result in a fine of up to S$1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both. Using a deregistered vehicle may carry a fine of up to S$2,000 or a jail term of up to three months.
Motorists who drive without insurance coverage can face fines of up to S$1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both. Meanwhile, using a false number plate carries a maximum fine of S$10,000.
Traffic Police reiterated that motorists who break the law or operate vehicles illegally will face strict enforcement action. Members of the public are also encouraged to report suspected cases of unlicensed driving or illegal vehicles to help maintain road safety across Singapore.