Over 350 motorcyclists checked at Tuas Checkpoint, dozens issued summonses
More than 350 motorcyclists were stopped for checks at Tuas Checkpoint during a multi-agency enforcement operation on April 14.
The operation, conducted by the Traffic Police (TP) in collaboration with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), targeted errant motorcyclists, including those riding foreign-registered bikes.
TP detected 30 riders, aged between 21 and 50, who were driving without a valid licence and using motorcycles without insurance coverage.
TP officers conducting the enforcement operation. PHOTO: SPF
NEA issued 86 summonses for offences involving vehicular smoke and excessive noise emissions.
NEA officers conducting enforcement checks. PHOTOS: SPF
Meanwhile, LTA issued 36 summonses for displaying improper licence plates.
The police reminded all motorists, including those on foreign-registered vehicles, to comply with Singapore's traffic and vehicle regulations.
Non-compliance could result in penalties, and vehicles may be denied entry into the country.
In its statement, TP said it takes a serious view of riders who endanger road safety by flouting traffic rules, adding: "TP would like to remind all motorcyclists to abide by the traffic laws and practise safe riding habits as motorcyclists and pillion riders are vulnerable on the roads."
Under Singapore law:
- Riding without a valid licence can result in a fine of up to $10,000, jail of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders may face harsher penalties.
- Riding without insurance may result in a fine of up to $1,000, jail of up to three months, or both.
- Using vehicles that emit excessive smoke or noise can result in fines of up to $5,000 for repeat offenders.
- Improper licence plates carry fines of up to $2,000 or jail terms of up to six months.
Riding without a valid licence can result in a fine of up to $10,000, jail of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders may face harsher penalties.
Riding without insurance may result in a fine of up to $1,000, jail of up to three months, or both.
Using vehicles that emit excessive smoke or noise can result in fines of up to $5,000 for repeat offenders.
Improper licence plates carry fines of up to $2,000 or jail terms of up to six months.
