Hazel Poa on Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

Members of the public have expressed concern about the removal of the mandatory minimum jail term and mandatory minimum disqualification period for first-time dangerous or careless driving offenders, even in cases of reckless or dangerous driving leading to death, said NCMP Hazel Poa in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 7). She wanted to know if there had been recent cases of dangerous driving leading to death where it is believed the mandated minimum jail term of two years was too harsh. She also urged the Government to maintain the current mandatory penalties in cases of reckless or dangerous driving leading to death.