A total of 31 motorists aged between 24 and 61 will be charged in court over alleged drink-driving offences following enforcement operations conducted by the Singapore Police Force between May and July 2026.
The motorists were arrested after failing breathalyser tests during Police enforcement checks. The cases highlight the continued risks associated with driving after consuming alcohol, particularly as motorists who are found to have exceeded the prescribed limits can face serious criminal and driving-related penalties.
Among those facing charges are two men who allegedly drove after drinking before leaving their vehicles in positions that caused inconvenience or posed potential risks to other road users. Both men were subsequently found asleep behind the wheel.
Two motorists allegedly found asleep behind wheel
One of the men, aged 28, was found asleep inside his vehicle along Lorong 1 Geylang on 26 July. The other, aged 35, was found asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle along Nicoll Highway on 12 July.
Police investigations found that both motorists had driven after consuming alcohol. Their vehicles were also left in locations where they obstructed traffic, potentially creating danger, inconvenience or disruption for other road users.
The two men will face additional charges under the Road Traffic Act 1961. Besides drink-driving under Section 67(1)(b), they will also be charged under Section 122 for leaving a vehicle in a position causing undue inconvenience to others.
The remaining motorists will face drink-driving charges in court. The cases form part of continued enforcement efforts against motorists who operate vehicles after consuming alcohol.
Drink-driving can result in fines and driving bans
Under Singapore law, a conviction for drink-driving can result in a fine of between S$2,000 and S$10,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both. Offenders may also be disqualified from driving vehicles.
For a second or subsequent conviction, the penalties become considerably more severe. Convicted offenders can face a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$20,000 and imprisonment for up to two years. Disqualification from driving may also be imposed.
Meanwhile, motorists convicted of leaving a vehicle in a position causing undue inconvenience to other road users can face a fine of up to S$2,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both.
For repeat offenders, the maximum penalty increases to a fine of up to S$5,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
The Police have reiterated that drink-driving is dangerous and irresponsible, warning motorists against getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.
Motorists who intend to drink are advised to make alternative arrangements, such as using public transport, booking a private-hire vehicle or arranging for a designated driver. With Singapore’s strict traffic laws and enforcement measures, drivers should ensure they are fit to operate a vehicle before getting on the road.
The Police also reminded all road users to comply with traffic regulations and play their part in keeping Singapore’s roads safe.