Eight motorists are set to face court after allegedly exceeding speed limits while operating heavy vehicles on Singapore roads, with some offenders accused of travelling significantly above the legal speed restrictions imposed on their vehicles.
The offences took place between December 2025 and March 2026 and involved buses, trucks and a prime mover. Authorities said all the vehicles involved were subject to lower speed limits due to their size and weight.
The cases highlight ongoing concerns over road safety, particularly as heavy vehicles can cause more severe damage and injuries when involved in traffic accidents.
Bus Drivers Among Those Accused
According to the Singapore Police Force, one of the more serious cases involved a 43-year-old bus driver who was allegedly travelling at 81km/h along the Ayer Rajah Expressway despite the vehicle being restricted to a speed limit of 60km/h.
Another 39-year-old bus driver was allegedly caught driving at 74km/h along the Pan Island Expressway while operating a vehicle with the same 60km/h limit.
The remaining cases involved a mix of commercial vehicles, including trucks and a prime mover.
Among them was a 41-year-old driver who allegedly drove a prime mover at 65km/h along Bartley Road East, where the imposed speed limit for the vehicle was 50km/h.
Multiple Expressways Involved
The alleged offences were detected across several major expressways, including the Pan Island Expressway, Bukit Timah Expressway, Tampines Expressway, Kranji Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway.
Other drivers were reportedly caught travelling at speeds ranging from 73km/h to 78km/h while operating vehicles limited to 60km/h.
Authorities noted that speeding by heavy vehicles presents a greater danger to other road users because of the vehicles’ size, weight and longer stopping distances.
Road safety experts have long warned that excessive speed significantly increases both the likelihood and severity of collisions involving large commercial vehicles.
Drivers Face Fines, Jail And Driving Ban
The eight motorists will be charged under the Road Traffic Act for exceeding the prescribed speed limits for their vehicles.
If convicted, first-time offenders may face fines of up to S$1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both.
Repeat offenders face tougher penalties, including fines of up to S$2,000, jail terms of up to six months, or both.
The courts may also disqualify convicted offenders from driving all classes of vehicles, depending on the severity of the offence.
More Heavy Vehicles To Require Speed Limiters
Authorities also reminded fleet operators and vehicle owners that speed limiters are mandatory for heavy vehicles exceeding certain weight thresholds.
Currently, heavy vehicles with a maximum laden weight exceeding 12,000kg must be fitted with functioning speed limiters.
The requirement will soon be expanded to cover more lorries weighing between 3,501kg and 12,000kg as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce serious traffic accidents.
Officials stressed that compliance with speed regulations remains essential to protecting motorists, passengers and pedestrians, adding that enforcement against dangerous driving behaviour will continue across Singapore’s road network.