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Traffic offences

Maximum fines for lorry owners who flout speed limiter rules may rise to 10 times current penalties

Speed limiters cap a vehicle’s top speed at 60km/h to reduce the risk of speeding-related accidents involving heavy vehicles.
Speed limiters cap a vehicle’s top speed at 60km/h to reduce the risk of speeding-related accidents involving heavy vehicles.

New Bill proposes stricter rules for mobility devices, tougher penalties for illegally altering vehicles

The Land Transport Authority plans to roll out the new rules from mid-2026 to give stakeholders time to comply.
The Land Transport Authority plans to roll out the new rules from mid-2026 to give stakeholders time to comply.

Action to be taken against owners of 141 lorries who did not install speed limiters by Jan 1

Speed limiters prevent speeding violations and reduce the risk of accidents, among other benefits.
Speed limiters prevent speeding violations and reduce the risk of accidents, among other benefits.

Actress Ryoko Hirosue fined $5,700 for negligent driving causing injury

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue has suspended all entertainment activities to focus on her health issues.
Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue has suspended all entertainment activities to focus on her health issues.

Japan traffic deaths fall to record low of 2,547 in 2025, but still miss government target

Traffic fatalities in Japan peaked at 16,765 in 1970, and have stayed under 10,000 since 1996.
Traffic fatalities in Japan peaked at 16,765 in 1970, and have stayed under 10,000 since 1996.

Van driver arrested for multiple offences following police chase in Choa Chu Kang

The chase ends with the van having driven onto the pavement and onto a staircase.
The chase ends with the van having driven onto the pavement and onto a staircase.

Car breathalysers to be mandated for habitual drink driving offenders in South Korea

Habitual drunk drivers will only be allowed to drive vehicles with car breathalysers.
Habitual drunk drivers will only be allowed to drive vehicles with car breathalysers.

2026 outlook: What’s next for crime – and the top stories of 2025

Vaping, scams and violent crimes dominated headlines in 2025. ST looks back at some of these stories.
Vaping, scams and violent crimes dominated headlines in 2025. ST looks back at some of these stories.

Year-end clampdown on crime in Singapore sees over 1,700 people investigated, more than 500 arrested

The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences
The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences

Forum: Stronger stance against PMDs needed to protect pedestrians

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.