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Five motorists, aged between 33 and 42, will be charged in court on 28 October 2025 for speeding offences. The offences were allegedly committed while the motorists were driving heavy vehicles that are required to be fitted with speed limiters. The motorists were detected at speeds which exceeded the imposed speed limit of the vehicle.

The incidents took place between May 2025 and August 2025. The details of the cases are as follows:

1. On 31 May 2025, a 33-year-old man was driving a bus along Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard at a speed of 76km/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.
2. On 8 June 2025, a 34-year-old man was driving a cement mixer along Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard at a speed of 61km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 40km/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.
3. On 23 June 2025, a 37-year-old man was driving a cement mixer along Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard at a speed of 54km/h which exceeded the imposed speed limit of 40km/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.
4. On 11 July 2025, a 42-year-old man was driving a bus along Pan Island Expressway towards Tuas 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 1 August 2025, a 40-year-old man was driving a bus 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 vehicles.

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 themselves and other road users in the event of an accident. Motorists should adhere to the road and vehicular speed limits for their safety and that of other road users.

The Traffic Police reminds 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, the Traffic Police 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. With the first deadline approaching on 1 January 2026, companies and lorry owners are reminded to arrange for the installation of a speed limiter without delay to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. The list of authorised agents is available on the Singapore Police Force's website (https://www.police.gov.sg/Knowledge-Hub/Traffic/Traffic-Matters/Speed-LimiterAuthorised-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