The Traffic Police (TP) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a three-day island-wide enforcement blitz against errant heavy vehicle drivers from 5 to 7 May 2025.
During the enforcement blitz, a total of 192 heavy vehicles were stopped for checks. 87 summonses were issued for a wide range of traffic offences, from speeding and using a mobile communication device while driving, to failing to keep left, failing to secure load on vehicle using ropes or other proper materials and failing to display speed limiter label visibly at the top right portion of front windscreen. In addition, 94 LTA-related violations were detected, which included - excluded vehicles travelling on expressways without a permit and overloaded vehicles.
Please refer to Annex for the penalties of the mentioned offences.
The number of heavy vehicles found operating without speed limiter labels was of particular concern. 24 heavy vehicles were detected for failing to display a speed limiter label during the three-day operations. Speed limiters are crucial safety devices installed within the vehicle, typically connected to the vehicle’s accelerator system. These devices effectively restrict the vehicle’s maximum speed, significantly reducing the risk of speed-related accidents and lessening their consequences. They work in conjunction with other measures, such as infrastructure improvements and enforcement, to reduce fatalities and injuries among road users. It is particularly imporant for larger and heavier vehicles not to speed, given the increased risks they pose to other road users.
Heavy vehicles installed with speed limiters are required to display a label at the top right portion of the front windscreen as seen from the outside of the vehicle. The label should contain the following information:
- The type of speed limiter fitted;
- The set speed in km/h;
- The date of calibration and sealing;
- The seal number;
- The name of the calibrator and the sealer;
- The vehicle registration number;
- The frequency of speed pulse; and
- The tyre size.
Deputy Officer-in-Charge of the Special Operations Team, Deputy Superintendent of Police Norhidawati Binte Ahmad, said, “The operations saw a few heavy vehicles caught for speeding violations. A few vehicles also did not display their speed limiter labels. Speed limiters are required for heavier vehicles to ensure they adhere to the speed limit and protect lives on our roads. TP will continue to enforce strictly against speeding vehicles, and take firm action against them.”.
TP reminds all heavy vehicle owners that heavy vehicles with maximum laden weight (MLW) exceeding 12,000kg must be fitted with speed limiters. The speed limiter label must be clearly displayed on the windscreen. Failure to comply with this requirement is an offence under Rule 7(2) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Speed Limiters) Rules.
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 these lorries do not go beyond the speed limit of 60km/h. Companies and lorry owners should approach an authorised agent early to arrange for the installation of a speed limiter. 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.
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 with our enforcement efforts.
Penalties of Mentioned Offences
Speeding
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. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months or both.
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.
Failing to Display Speed Limiter Label Visibly at the Top Right Portion of Front Windscreen
The offence of failing to display speed limiter label visibly at the top right portion of front windscreen under Rule 7(2) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Speed Limiters) Rules carries a fine of up to $1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.
Failing to Keep Left
The offence of slow-moving vehicles failing to keep left under Rule 5(1) of the Road Traffic Rules carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
Failing to Wear a Seatbelt
The offence of failing to wear a seatbelt under Rule 4 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Wearing of Seat Belts) Rules 2011 carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
Failing to Carry on Vehicle an Approved Portable Warning Sign while Driving
The offence of slow-moving vehicles failing to keep left under Rule 33(1) of the Road Traffic Rules carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
Failing to Secure Load on Vehicle with Ropes or Other Proper Material
The offence of failing to secure load on vehicle with ropes or other proper materials under Rule 18 of the Road Traffic Rules carries a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.
Overloaded or Excluded Vehicles
The offence of overloaded or excluded vehicles carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three months. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both.
Photographs of the enforcement blitz
TP officer using the Police Speed Laser Camera (PSLC) to detect speeding offence ▼
TP officers conducting checks during the blitz ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
09 May 2025 @ 12:00 PM