154 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers for offences including speeding, using improper licence plates

SINGAPORE - The traffic police issued more than 150 summonses to drivers of commercial vehicles over a three-day enforcement operation from July 20 to 22.

A total of 276 commercial vehicles were stopped for checks during the operation, with the summonses issued for offences ranging from speeding to failing to wear a seatbelt, said the police on Aug 3. Others were also hauled up for failing to keep left.

Additionally, three people aged between 34 and 47 were caught for driving without a valid licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.

At least 99 Land Transport Authority related violations were also detected, including the offence of displaying improper licence plates. These have been referred to LTA for further action, said the police.

If found guilty, the respective offences carry possible jail terms and fines.

The police issued a reminder that heavy vehicles need to be fitted with speed limiters and display their corresponding labels on windscreens. Those found exceeding speed limits are required to go for inspections to verify that their devices are functioning properly.

Non-compliant lorries are legally prohibited from being used on the roads. Their road tax also cannot be renewed and may face reduced insurance coverage.

Lorry owners registered in or after January 2018 with a maximum laden weight of between 5,001kg and 12,000kg also need to install a speed limiter by Jan 1, 2027. A list of authorised agents is available on the police force’s website.

Older lorry models registered before 2018 should have already been fitted with the speed limiters before their earlier deadlines in 2026.