350 motorcyclists stopped at Tuas Checkpoint

Law enforcement agencies joined forces to crack down on motorcycle violations at Tuas Checkpoint. More than 350 motorcyclists were stopped and checked, 30 of whom were driving without a licence. The National Environment Agency issued 86 fines for violations of vehicle smoke and noise emissions regulations, while the Land Transport Authority issued 36 fines for improper display of license plates.

The traffic police issued a statement on Sunday (April 20) saying that the traffic police, together with the National Environment Agency and the Land Transport Authority, launched a joint enforcement operation against illegal motorcycle riders at Tuas Checkpoint on Monday (April 14).

During the operation, more than 350 motorcyclists were stopped and checked.

Traffic police found 30 riders aged between 21 and 50, driving without a valid driver’s license and valid insurance.

Under the Road Traffic Act, driving without a licence can result in a fine of up to $10,000, jail time of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $20,000, jailed for up to six years, or both. The relevant means of transport may be confiscated. The offence of driving a motorcycle without insurance is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both.

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The Environment Agency issued fines for 86 violations of exhaust or noise emission standards. Depending on the type of vehicle and the number of violations, car owners whose vehicles exceed the smoke emission or noise standards may be fined different amounts; if charged to court, first-time offenders may be fined up to $2,000, while repeat offenders may be fined up to $5,000.

The Land Transport Authority issued 36 fines for improper display of number plates. The offence of improperly displaying a number plate is punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $2,000, jailed for up to six months, or both.

The Traffic Police reminds all drivers, including those driving foreign-registered vehicles, to comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations. Violators may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.

Traffic police also reminded all motorcyclists to obey traffic regulations and develop safe driving habits as motorcyclists and passengers are more vulnerable on the road. Traffic police take a severe view of offenders who blatantly violate traffic rules and endanger the safety of other road users, and will continue to enforce the law.