Three Men To Be Charged Over Alleged Use Of Deregistered Vehicles In Singapore
Three men, including two Singaporeans and one Singapore Permanent Resident, are set to be charged in court over separate cases involving the alleged use of deregistered vehicles in Singapore.
According to a statement released by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the offences were uncovered as part of ongoing enforcement efforts targeting illegally operated vehicles on Singapore roads and at land checkpoints.
Authorities said the vehicles involved in the investigations have either been impounded or disposed of. The cases form part of a wider nationwide crackdown against offences linked to deregistered and unlicensed vehicles.
The enforcement action also highlights increasing concerns over vehicle insurance compliance, road safety risks, and forged identification markings within Singapore’s tightly regulated transport system.
Charges Against Three Men
A 56-year-old Singaporean man is expected to be charged in court on May 14, 2026.
He allegedly committed offences including abetting the use of deregistered vehicles, displaying forged vehicle identification marks, and permitting the use of vehicles that were both unlicensed and uninsured.
The other two men are scheduled to face charges on Jun. 4, 2026.
One of them, a 63-year-old Singapore Permanent Resident, allegedly used and permitted the use of a deregistered vehicle. Investigations reportedly revealed that the vehicle crossed Singapore’s land checkpoints multiple times between 2024 and 2025 despite no longer being legally registered.
Separately, a 62-year-old Singaporean man will allegedly be charged for using an unregistered vehicle, operating a vehicle with false identification marks, and driving an uninsured and unlicensed vehicle.
Investigators found that another deregistered vehicle had allegedly crossed Woodlands Checkpoint numerous times over the same period.
LTA Intensifies Enforcement Efforts
LTA said it has investigated more than 122 such cases since January 2026 and seized 55 vehicles linked to suspected offences.
The authority also noted that penalties for keeping or using deregistered vehicles were significantly increased from Feb. 27, 2026.
Under the revised rules, first-time offenders may face fines of up to S$20,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. Repeat offenders could face double the penalties.
Singapore maintains strict vehicle ownership and registration laws, with authorities closely monitoring compliance due to concerns involving road safety, insurance liability, and illegal vehicle activities.
Vehicle Owners Reminded To Complete Deregistration Properly
LTA also reminded vehicle owners to ensure all administrative procedures are completed properly when deregistering a vehicle.
This includes confirming ownership transfers for trade-ins and ensuring transactions are officially acknowledged through the OneMotoring platform.
For vehicles exported through dealers, owners are advised to obtain the relevant disposal documentation and submit it to LTA accordingly.
Authorities warned that when deregistered vehicles are later discovered being misused, investigations may still trace back to the vehicle’s last registered owner.
Members of the public who suspect illegal use of deregistered vehicles may report such cases through the OneMotoring platform or the OneService app.