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The Traffic Police (TP) conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation with the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) against errant motorcyclists at Tuas Checkpoint on 12 May 2026.

During the enforcement operation, more than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks. A total of 14 persons, aged between 25 and 42, were caught for riding without a valid driving licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960. NEA issued 80 summonses for offences involving excessive vehicular emission and excessive vehicular noise. LTA took enforcement action on motorists for a total of 44 offences such as displaying improper licence plates, expired road tax and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage. Of which, three foreign registered motorcycles were impounded by LTA for entering Singapore without a valid vehicle entry permit.

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

All motorists entering Singapore, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations. Non-compliant motorists may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.

TP takes a serious view towards errant road users who flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users. Motorcyclists should adopt safe riding habits as they and their pillion riders are more vulnerable on the roads. TP urges all road users to play their part by practising good RoadSense and looking out for one another. The authorities will continue our enforcement efforts against errant motorists.

Annex A

Penalties of Traffic Offences

TP

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.

The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Sec 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

NEA

The offence of using a motor vehicle with excessive vehicular emission and excessive vehicular noise under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, carries a fine of up to $2,000 for the first conviction, and a fine of up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.

LTA

The offence of displaying improper licence plates carries a fine not exceeding $1,000, or a jail term of up to 3 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both.

The offence of using or keeping on any road any vehicle without a valid road tax carries a fine not exceeding $2,000 or a fine of an amount equal to 3 times the tax payable if it has been proven that the offender had the intention to evade payment of any tax chargeable under the Road Traffic Act 1961.

The offence of keeping or using a vehicle in Singapore without a vehicle entry permit carries a fine not exceeding $1,000, or a jail term of up to 3 months, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both. 

Annex B

Photographs of the enforcement operation



TP officers conducting checks on a motorcyclist.



TP officers conducting checks on a motorcyclist. 



TP officers conducting checks on motorcyclists. 



TP and LTA officers conducting checks on motorcyclists. 



NEA officers conducting checks on a motorcycle. 



LTA officer conducting checks on a motorcycle.