An image went viral after a man was fined $2,000 for his offence of gathering with more than 2 pax.
In the fine notice, it states:
You have been reported for the following offence:
Date/ Time of Offence: 23 Oct 2021 3:45AM
Place of Offence ESPLANADE PARK, CENOTAPH
Offence:
You did gather with more than 1 other individual outside your ordinary place of residence without reasonable excuse namely to socialise at Esplanade Park.
An offence under Section 34(7) of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020. read with Regulation 6 of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Composition Amount S$2000.00
The fine is real
If you notice the time of the offence is in the middle of the night, meaning late at night does not mean you can gather.
Penalties:
First-time offenders who breach safe distancing measures are fined $300.
For non-compliance with safe management measures under the COVID-19 offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
If they are caught by the Police for not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly they can be charged under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Penalties include a fine of up to SGD$10,000 and jailed for up to six months.
