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The Police are investigating a 16-year-old female teenager for allegedly using a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence and other traffic-related offences. 

On 5 February 2026 at about 5.40pm, Traffic Police (TP) officers stopped a motorcyclist along East Coast Parkway (ECP) during a routine patrol. Checks revealed that the 16-year-old female motorcyclist did not possess a valid driving licence and was riding a deregistered motorcycle. She also had a 16-year-old female pillion rider, putting both teenagers and other road users at risk. 

The 16-year-old motorcyclist is under investigation for multiple traffic-related offences including using a deregistered vehicle, driving a motor vehicle when the person is below 18 years of age, using a vehicle without a vehicle licence, and using a vehicle without insurance coverage.

This case highlights the serious concern of deregistered vehicles being illegally used on Singapore's roads. Deregistered vehicles pose significant safety risks as they are not covered by insurance and may not be roadworthy. When operated by underage or unlicensed drivers, the dangers are further compounded, endangering not only the drivers but also other road users.

Vehicle owners are responsible for ensuring proper disposal of their deregistered vehicles following deregistration. TP urges all road users to be vigilant and report suspected cases of deregistered vehicles or unlicensed drivers. Road safety is a collective responsibility, and together, we can make our roads safer.

Annex A

1. The offence of driving on a road any other motor vehicle when the person is below 18 years of age under Section 62(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both. 
   
   
2. The offence of using a deregistered vehicle under Section 10(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
   
   
3. The offence of using a vehicle without a vehicle licence under Section 29(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $2,000.
   
   
4. The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
   
    

The 16-year-old teenager with her deregistered motorcycle. She was riding the motorcycle along ECP when she was stopped by TP officers.

The 16-year-old rider had a 16-year-old pillion (in the background) with her when she was stopped by TP officers.

The deregistered motorcycle with no side mirrors was seized as case exhibit.