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The Traffic Police (TP) conducted an island-wide enforcement operation against errant motorists on 31 December 2025.

During the enforcement operation, a total of 89 vehicles were stopped for checks. Four motorists, aged between 32 and 53, were arrested for various offences including driving under the influence of alcohol under Section 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. 103 summonses were issued for various traffic offences, such as using a mobile communication device while driving, speeding and using an unapproved helmet. 

Please refer to Annex A for the penalties of these offences and Annex B for photographs from the enforcement operation. 

All road users have a part to play in keeping our roads safe. All motorists must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws. TP takes a serious view of errant road users who blatantly flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users and will continue to enforce against such errant motorists. 

Annex A

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
The offence of driving while under the influence of alcohol under Section 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000, or an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the offence carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $20,000, and an imprisonment term of up to two years. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. 

Driving without a Valid Driving Licence
The offence of driving without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited. 

Using a Mobile Communication Device While Driving
The offence of using a mobile communication device while driving under Section 65B(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to 12 months or both.

Speeding
The offence of speeding under Section 63(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for a term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. The offenders also may face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

Use of Unapproved Helmet
The offence of using an unapproved helmet under Section 74(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Annex B

Photographs of the enforcement operation
Man arrested for driving without a valid driving licence