Traffic Police Adopts a Zero-Tolerance Approach towards Speeding Heavy Vehicles
We refer to Mr Fu Wenfa’s letter, “Stricter Measures on Heavy Vehicle Violations” (Jun 23).
The Traffic Police (TP) takes a very serious view of speeding by heavy vehicles, as they can cause very serious injuries if they get into accidents. One of the most effective ways to prevent speeding is through the use of speed limiters.
It is mandatory for goods vehicles of maximum laden weight (MLW) exceeding 12,000kg, and public service vehicles of MLW exceeding 10,000kg, to install speed limiters. Speed limiters will also be progressively required for lorries of MLW between 3,501kg and 12,000kg from 1 January 2026.
All heavy goods vehicles, including lorries, must undergo periodic inspections at LTA-authorised inspection centres. Goods vehicles of up to 10 years old are inspected annually, while those above 10 years old are inspected every six months. Vehicles that must be installed with speed limiters under the law, but are found to be non-compliant during the inspection, will fail their inspection. Consequently, they will not be eligible for road tax renewal and will not be allowed on the roads.
Those who operate a vehicle without a speed limiter, when it is required, or with a tampered device, may face a fine of up to $1,000 or jail term of up to three months, for first time offenders. Repeat offenders may face a fine of up to $2,000 or jail term of up to six months.
TP conducts regular enforcement operations against heavy vehicles. In our recent operations in May and June 2025, more than 240 heavy vehicles and light goods vehicles were checked, and we took action against more than 60 speeding violations.
Drivers of heavy vehicles who are found speeding will also be required to send their vehicle for additional inspections to ensure that they have installed a speed limiter as required under the law.
Assistant Director (Media Relations Division)
Public Affairs Department
Singapore Police Force
08 July 2025 @ 8:45 PM