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Traffic offences

How much alcohol is too much alcohol, if you plan to drive?

Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.
Alcohol slows down reaction time and compromises the multi-tasking demands of driving.

Traffic Police launches new initiative to urge all road users to help keep one another safe

Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.
Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.

No bail for driver who used Kpods, causing 4 accidents in 5 months and killing elderly pedestrian

Lim Jinsheng had previously collided with another car, a lamp post and a directional sign in two separate accidents in July 2025.
Lim Jinsheng had previously collided with another car, a lamp post and a directional sign in two separate accidents in July 2025.

The Usual Place Podcast

Traffic deaths at 10-year high: What’s happening on Singapore’s roads? 

Driver in Tampines crash that killed 2, including JC student, set to plead guilty on April 1

Muhammad Syafie Ismail is set to plead guilty almost two years after the accident.
Muhammad Syafie Ismail is set to plead guilty almost two years after the accident.

Traffic Police officer injured while arresting man who fled roadblock in Sembawang

The driver later left the car and fled on foot before being detained by officers.
The driver later left the car and fled on foot before being detained by officers.

85-year-old woman who made illegal right turn against flow of traffic fined $4,000

Ruth Chia Soh Kim was fined $4,000 after pleading guilty to one charge for driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt.
Ruth Chia Soh Kim was fined $4,000 after pleading guilty to one charge for driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt.

Jail for private-hire driver who ran red light and killed motorcyclist

Bok Chuan Yue hit Mr Wong Jun Jie near Block 228 Changi Road Icon @ Changi on March 26, 2024. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital, where he later died.
Bok Chuan Yue hit Mr Wong Jun Jie near Block 228 Changi Road Icon @ Changi on March 26, 2024. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Two teens among three caught for using deregistered vehicles and other traffic offences

Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.
Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.

Road traffic fatalities hit 10-year high of 149 in 2025; elderly deaths more than double

Of great concern to the authorities was the number of elderly who died, with figures that more than doubled from 11 in 2024 to 27 in 2025. All were pedestrians.
Of great concern to the authorities was the number of elderly who died, with figures that more than doubled from 11 in 2024 to 27 in 2025. All were 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.