Traffic offences

Man to be charged with driving under influence of etomidate in Singapore’s first such case

The Health Sciences Authority detected etomidate in the man's blood sample in an analysis conducted after he was arrested.

Jail term upped to 5 years for man who caused accident that left auxiliary cop in vegetative state

Yoong Kok Kai chose to drive home after three consecutive drinking sessions involving a mixture of hard liquor and beer.

$8k fine for driver who tampered with lorry’s height warning system, hitting flyover

Kurusamy Nagarajan was also prohibited from driving any motor vehicles in Singapore for a period of six months from Dec 2.

Man jailed for allowing colleague to take the rap in fatal traffic accident

On Dec 1, Teo Kok Meng was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one charge of obstructing the course of justice.

Driver who fled after fatal crash with cyclist charged with dangerous driving causing death

The accident on Nov 24 at around 2.30pm left a 67-year-old cyclist with serious injuries. He later died at the hospital.

Over 140 heavy vehicles booked for overloading, travelling on expressways without valid permits

Overloaded vehicles can pose serious risks like goods spilling onto the road or compromising the vehicle’s handling.

Strict enforcement action from 2026 against lorry owners who have not installed speed limiters: Police

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

Driver arrested near Potong Pasir as annual anti-drink driving campaign is launched

The annual anti-drink drive campaign is organised by TP. The campaign is usually held during the year-end festive season.

New Ubin Group co-founder who didn’t wear glasses while driving killed cyclist in 2022 accident

Pang Seng Meng beat a red light and his vehicle struck a Myanmar national who later died in hospital in 2022.

‘Necessary for deterrence’: Over 8 months’ jail for man who drove dangerously to evade arrest

Ho Whai Keet led the police on a 20-minute chase before he was arrested at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4. PHOTO: SM READER

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