12 motorcyclists arrested for riding without licences and insurance at Tuas Checkpoint
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The multi-agency enforcement operation was conducted at Tuas Checkpoint.
PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Twelve motorcyclists, aged between 20 and 49, were arrested at Tuas Checkpoint for riding without a valid licence and insurance on October 14.
- NEA issued 83 summonses for excessive noise and smoke, while LTA served 67 summonses for improper licence plates during the operation.
- Police warn of fines, jail, and vehicle forfeiture for traffic violations; foreign vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore for non-compliance.
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SINGAPORE – Twelve errant motorcyclists were arrested for riding without valid licences and insurance coverage at Tuas Checkpoint on Oct 14.
This was part of a multi-agency enforcement operation by the Traffic Police (TP), the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), said a police statement on Oct 24.
Those arrested were aged between 20 and 49.
In all, about 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks, the police added.
NEA issued 83 summonses for offences involving vehicular smoke emissions and excessive noise, and the LTA served 67 summonses to motorists who did not display proper licence plates.
The police said that motorists who do not comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations may face penalties. Foreign-registered vehicles may also be denied entry into Singapore.
“TP would like to remind all motorcyclists to abide by the traffic laws and practise safe riding habits as motorcyclists and pillion riders can be vulnerable on the roads,” the statement said.
Anyone found guilty of driving without a valid driving licence can be fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to three years or both. Repeat offenders may be fined up to $20,000, jailed for up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
Those who operate a motor vehicle without insurance coverage may be fined up to $1,000, jailed up to three months or both.
Anyone found using a motor vehicle with vehicular smoke emissions or excessive noise can be fined up to $2,000 on first conviction. Subsequent convictions carry a fine of up to $5,000.
Motorists who do not display proper licence plates can be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months or both. Repeat offenders can be fined up to $2,000, jailed for up to six months or both.
