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Traffic offences

About 650 cyclists issued summonses for violating traffic rules in last 6 months of 2025

According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.
According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen appeals against jail term over AYE accident that injured motorcyclist

According to court records, which identified the 63-year-old Chen as Tan Kai Yuan, the appeal was filed on Feb 2.
According to court records, which identified the 63-year-old Chen as Tan Kai Yuan, the appeal was filed on Feb 2.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen jailed over AYE accident that injured motorcyclist

Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.
Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.

HK lawmaker deliberately drives against traffic, sparking calls for her dismissal

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.

Former actor Edmund Chen’s first social media post since traffic accident court appearance

Edmund Chen shared posted on Jan 25 a video of himself and several fans singing the theme song of Fiery Passion.
Edmund Chen shared posted on Jan 25 a video of himself and several fans singing the theme song of Fiery Passion.

Traffic Police begin enforcement against heavy vehicles without speed limiters

An officer from the Traffic Police Special Operations Team carrying out checks on a lorry during an enforcement operation in Hougang on Jan 16.
An officer from the Traffic Police Special Operations Team carrying out checks on a lorry during an enforcement operation in Hougang on Jan 16.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen charged with grievously injuring motorcyclist in traffic accident

Former actor Edmund Chen was charged on Jan 14 with causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without considering other road users.
Former actor Edmund Chen was charged on Jan 14 with causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without considering other road users.

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.

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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.