Traffic/Road rules

Drug dealers, underage drivers caught using deregistered vehicles as cases surge

The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.

Commentary

Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus.

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

Truck traffic at Cargill facility in northern Brazil blocked by protesters

FILE PHOTO: A drone views shows Cargill grain terminal in Santarem, Para state, Brazil October 08, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for speeding in Florida

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Sha'Carri Richardson of the U.S. celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Forum: Simplify medical assessments for all older drivers

New feature in OBUs alerts motorists to slow down when nearing some streets and expressway exits: LTA

Friendly Streets refer to streets which incorporate elements from existing efforts that improve pedestrian safety.

13 taken to hospital after accident involving lorry and car in Orchard Road

SCDF said it was alerted at about 6.20am on Jan 28 to an accident at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link.

Spain to pay $30 million in compensation to victims of high-speed train crash

Emergency personnel work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Crowd and traffic measures in place for Chinese New Year bazaar in Chinatown

The public are advised to follow the instructions of officers and security personnel at all times.

Medical exam process for older vocational licence drivers in Singapore to be simplified

From Feb 2, these drivers will receive only one notification letter each year, from either the TP or LTA, when they are due for a medical exam.

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