MULTI-AGENCY ENFORCEMENT OPERATION CONDUCTED AGAINST ERRANT MOTORCYCLISTS
The Traffic Police (TP) conducted a multi-agency operation with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) against errant motorcyclists near the Woodlands Checkpoint on 26 October 2023. Â
During the operation, a total of 196 motorcycles were stopped for checks. TP detected 17 motorcyclists riding without a valid licence and without insurance coverage. The offence of driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a maximum fine of $10,000, a jail term of up to three years or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $20,000, a jail term of up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited. The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 carries a maximum fine of $1,000, a jail term of up to three months or both.
NEA also issued 37 summonses for excessive emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and noise. These offences under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, carry a fine not exceeding $2,000 for the first conviction, and a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.
In addition, LTA detected 21 motorcycles with improper licence plates. The offence of displaying improper licence plates carries a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to three months or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $2,000, a jail term of up to six months or both. Â
All vehicles, including foreign-registered vehicles, entering Singapore must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and stipulated safety and emission requirements. The licence plates on these vehicles must conform to the requisite specifications and be properly displayed. Motorists who are found to be non-compliant may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore at the land checkpoints.
TP would like to remind all motorcyclists to abide by the traffic rules and practise safe riding as motorcyclists and pillion riders continue to be over-represented in the number of road traffic accidents. We also urge all road users to play their part by adopting good RoadSense and looking out for one another.
Annex A
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
03 November 2023 @ 12:45 PM