The Traffic Police (TP) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a three-day island-wide enforcement blitz against errant commercial vehicle drivers from 18 to 20 August 2025.
During the enforcement blitz, a total of 166 commercial vehicles were stopped for checks. 121 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 properly secure load on vehicle and failing to display speed limiter label visibly at the top right portion of front windscreen. In addition, 93 LTA-related violations were detected, which included seven overloaded vehicles, and 19 excluded vehicles found travelling on expressways without a permit.
Please refer to Annex A for the penalties of the mentioned offences.
17 heavy vehicles were also detected for failing to display a speed limiter label during the three-day operation. Heavy vehicles installed with speed limiters are required to display a label at the top right portion of the front windscreen when viewed from outside the vehicle. Speed limiters are crucial safety devices installed within the vehicle that effectively restrict the vehicle’s maximum speed, significantly reducing the risk and severity of speed-related accidents. They work in conjunction with other measures, such as road infrastructure improvements and enforcement, to reduce fatalities and injuries among road users. It is particularly important for larger and heavier vehicles not to speed, given the increased risks they pose to other road users.
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 Annex B. With the first deadline of 1 January 2026 approaching, TP strongly encourages companies to expedite their installation to prevent costly penalties, avoid installation delays due to limited workshop capacity, and contribute to road safety. Speed limiters can also provide benefits such as fuel savings, lower maintenance costs and lower downtime. 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.
Annex A
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. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000, or a jail term of up to six months.
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 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
Under rule 46 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules, no person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle or trailer constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods to carry a load in excess of the maximum laden weight. It is also an offence pursuant to rule 3(1) of the Road Traffic (Expressways – Excluded Vehicles) Rules 2010 to use an excluded vehicle or cause or permit an excluded vehicle to be used on any part of an expressway. Under section 131 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, both offences carry a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to three months or both for first-time offenders, while repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $2,000 or a jail term of up to six months, or to both.
Annex B
Date from which expanded speed limiter requirement applies
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
28 August 2025 @ 11:00 AM