Seven motorists, aged between 36 and 63, will be charged in court on 29 July 2025 for their suspected involvement in speeding offences. The offences were allegedly committed while the motorists were driving heavy vehicles that are required to be fitted with speed limiters and the motorists allegedly drove at speeds which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle or the speed limit along the road.
The incidents took place between January and March 2025. The details of the cases are as follows:
- On 19 March 2025, a 36-year-old man was driving a tow truck along Pan Island Expressway towards Tuas at a speed of 74km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) read with Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 19 February 2025, a 47-year-old man was driving a bus along Upper Changi Road East towards Simei Road at a speed of 73km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) read with Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 11 February 2025, a 58-year-old man was driving a bus along Tuas Road towards Pioneer Road at a speed of 66km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 50km/h along the road. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 6 February 2025, a 39-year-old man was driving a bus along Jurong Island Highway towards Jurong Pier Road at a speed of 73km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) read with Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 27 January 2025, a 53-year-old man was driving a bus along Tuas Road towards Pioneer Road at a speed of 64km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 50km/h along the road. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 22 January 2025, a 61-year-old man was driving a bus along Jurong Island Highway towards Jurong Pier Road at a speed of 75km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) read with Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- On 17 January 2025, a 63-year-old man was driving a motor tipper along Bukit Timah Expressway towards Woodlands at a speed of 73km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 60km/h of the vehicle. The driver will be charged for speeding under Section 63(4) read with Section 63(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
The offence of speeding under Section 63(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,000, 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. The offenders may face disqualification from driving all classes of licence.
Speeding remains one of the main causes of traffic accidents. When motorists exceed speed limits, they put themselves at risk and significantly increase the likelihood of severe injuries or death to other road users in the event of an accidents. Motorists should adhere to the road and vehicular speed limits for their safety and that of other road users.
Traffic Police (TP) would like to remind all heavy vehicle owners that under existing legislation, heavy vehicles with maximum laden weight (MLW) exceeding 12,000kg must be fitted with working speed limiters. Heavy vehicles that are required to be fitted with speed limiters and are found exceeding their regulated speed limits are required to undergo inspection to verify that their speed limiters are functioning properly. Failure to produce the said vehicle for an inspection is an offence under Section 87(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, which carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
To enhance road safety, TP will require lorries with a MLW of between 3,501kg and 12,000kg to be installed with speed limiters according to the deadlines shown in Table 1. These devices will ensure that lorries do not go beyond the speed limit of 60km/h. Companies and lorry owners should approach an authorised agent to arrange for the installation of a speed limiter as soon as possible. Early compliance not only meets regulatory requirements but also contributes to safer roads for all road users. The list of authorised agents is available on the Singapore Police Force’s website (https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Traffic/Traffic-Matters/Speed-Limiter-Authorised-Agents). Please refer to Annex A for the date from which speed limiter requirement applies to the different categories of lorries.
Annex A
Date from Which Speed Limiter Requirement Applies
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 July 2025 @ 1:15 AM