Two motorcyclists arrested, about 20 found riding without licence in enforcement ops near Woodlands Checkpoint
Seventy summonses were issued for offences such as excessive noise emission, improper number plates and expired vehicle entry permits.
Enforcement officers conducting checks on motorcycles near Woodlands Checkpoint on Mar 21, 2024, during an enforcement operation conducted by the police, the National Environment Agency and the Land Transport Authority. (Photo: Singapore Police Force)
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SINGAPORE: Twenty-three motorcyclists were found riding without valid licences and insurance coverage when Singapore authorities conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation near Woodlands Checkpoint recently.
Two of them were arrested - one for drink driving and another for cheating.
The enforcement operation took place on Mar 21, during which 269 motorcycles were stopped for checks, Singapore police said in a media release on Thursday (Mar 28).
The National Environment Agency issued 39 summonses for offences involving vehicular smoke and excessive noise emission.
Another 31 summonses were issued by the Land Transport Authority for offences such as improper number plates, expired vehicle entry permits, expired road tax and expired insurance.
The police stressed that all vehicles entering Singapore, including foreign-registered ones, must comply with the country's traffic laws as well as safety and emission requirements.
"The licence plates on these vehicles must conform to the mandated specifications and be properly displayed," the police said.
"Motorists who are found to be non-compliant may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore at the land checkpoints."
Anyone found guilty of driving without a valid licence faces a maximum fine of S$10,000 (US$7,000), up to three years in jail, or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
Those who drive or ride without proper insurance coverage face a fine of up to S$1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
The offence of using a motor vehicle with vehicular smoke or excessive noise emission carries a fine of up to S$2,000 for the first conviction and up to S$5,000 for subsequent convictions.
Those found not to have displayed proper licence plates face a fine of up to S$1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties.
