4 S’pore Laws To Know Effective From 1 Jan 2020, So You Won’t Kena Caught

[kobayashiGT]

4 S’pore Laws To Know Effective From 1 Jan 2020, So You Won’t Kena Caught

source: https://mustsharenews.com/singapore-laws-2020/

New Singapore Laws You Need To Obey From 1 Jan 2020

The whole “new year, new me” saying is inspirational and all, but not all new things are great to everyone.

Take these 4 new Singapore laws for example, which take effect on 1 January 2020.

E-scooter or PMD users and smokers in particular should take note, as most of these will affect you guys the most.

1. Minimum smoking age raised to 20

There was a time when we would boast to the world, Americans especially, that the minimum smoking and drinking age in Singapore were only 18.

While the latter remains true, the former has actually been undergoing a continuous change.

If you didn’t know, the government had raised the minimum age to buy, use, own, sell and distribute tobacco products to 19 in 2019.

This lower limit will increase to 20 this year, before finally stopping at 21 in 2021.

The progressive increase is to curb the incidence of underage smoking, which has become a major cause for concern.

Individuals under 20 caught smoking, buying or possessing cigarettes from 1 Jan 2020 may face a fine of up to $300, so if that might be you, you should drop that cigarette now.

2. Jail time for being a fire hazard

As if the laws aren’t harsh enough for smokers, still-burning cigarette butts found disposed irresponsibly may also land you in jail.

Authorities are being stricter towards anyone who doesn’t extinguish and throw flammable items like cigarette butts properly.

You can be a fire hazard as long as a fire happens within 60 minutes or a short distance from where you’ve thrown, placed, dropped or left anything that could start a fire.

This new ruling falls under the Criminal Law Reform Act (CLRA) which Parliament had passed on 6 May 2019.

Offenders face punishments ranging from a fine to imprisonment of up to 7 years, or both, depending on the severity of injuries that resulted.

3. Heavy fine or jail for breaking e-scooter footpath ban

Being a PMD rider in Singapore is difficult now, what with all the restrictions that come with the relatively divisive new rules.

Ever since the e-scooter ban on footpaths, the authorities have been stricter, sparing no chances for offenders.

As soon as the grace period ended on 31 Dec 2019 and the new year began, Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers have been clamping down on errant riders.

From 1 Jan 2020, those guilty of riding their e-scooters on footpaths may face a $2,000 fine and/or 3 months in prison.

4. Harsher punishments for crimes against minors & vulnerable victims

Most significant of the new laws perhaps is the greater protection for vulnerable victims of exploitative crimes.

Starting this year, amendments to the Penal Code will entail harsher punishments for crimes against minors and vulnerable victims.

The changes are as follows:

Making, distributing (including threats to distribute), possessing, and accessing voyeuristic recordings or intimate images is now a punishable crime.

Non-consensual exposure of genitals in a physical or virtual space (such as sending intimate photos) is a punishable crime.

Double punishments for those who exploit vulnerable victims like minors, domestic workers, or family members.

A range of offenses against minors like sexual grooming and child abuse will also be thoroughly criminalised.

Other punishable crimes such as doxxing and fraud are also on the list, which you can read in further detail here.

Be aware of new Singapore laws

Considering our strict laws, you can be sure that the Singapore government won’t go easy on people who break the above rules.

You wouldn’t want to start the new year on the wrong footing, so take note of these new laws and remember them well.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

[Playtime]

11 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

Jail time for being a fire hazard

As if the laws aren’t harsh enough for smokers, still-burning cigarette butts found disposed irresponsibly may also land you in jail.

knn this i support whole hearted.

got a fxxker at my place who throws cigarettes from window...burning ones, old ones, wet ones whole lot together with the ash tray water.

 

the walk way is already a mass.

 

anyone parking at the lot sure high risk..... imagine seeing bunch of wet cigarette buts on your car...🤬... or still burning ones ..😫

[Mustank]

ns xdd how?

[Inlinefour]

24 minutes ago, Mustank said:

ns xdd how?

Only reservist can show hoon kee

Newbie no hoon kee 

[Kusje]

54 minutes ago, Mustank said:

ns xdd how?

can cosplay with real guns, can fck and have a baby, can get married but cannot vote and cannot smoke.

[Mustank]

45 minutes ago, Inlinefour said:

Only reservist can show hoon kee

Newbie no hoon kee 

Reservist style:

Loose fitting Long 4, Boots lace not tied, one hand Hoon Kee, one hand packet of Kopi 

Pants side pocket put newspaper

now is put handphone powebank 😂

Edited January 6, 2020 by Mustank

[Vid]

1 hour ago, Mustank said:

ns xdd how?

My first thoughts too 😂

[Mockngbrd]

5 minutes ago, Mustank said:

Reservist style:

Loose fitting Long 4, Boots lace not tied, one hand Hoon Kee, one hand packet of Kopi 

Pants side pocket put newspaper

now is put handphone powebank 😂

Next ICT i try 2 x powerbanks. left and right side. 

[Mustank]

1 minute ago, Vid said:

My first thoughts too 😂

ns xdd go bmt learn Low profile skills liao

wont be so easy to catch one 

For nea people to catch xdd, really need a lucky strike 

 

[Vid]

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerhouse-120000mAh-Alternative-Rechargeable/dp/B0196GQAKM

This power bank can last whole ICT

[Mustank]

6 minutes ago, Vid said:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerhouse-120000mAh-Alternative-Rechargeable/dp/B0196GQAKM

This power bank can last whole ICT

This one plug to tooner can already 

hehe

1pc DC-DC Step Down Adapter 12V/24V to USB 5V 3A Converter Regulator Cable Wires https://s.lazada.sg/s.jZZ5

 

[1fast1]

Haha, wannabe smokers born in 2001 will bang balls but those born in 2000 will be song song gao julong. 😂

[Dark]

What about those 19 yo who started smoking legally last year? Need to quit for the next 2 years?

[mersaylee]

On 1/6/2020 at 11:28 AM, Mustank said:

ns xdd go bmt learn Low profile skills liao

wont be so easy to catch one 

For nea people to catch xdd, really need a lucky strike 

 

Really a rookie GI...so clean so bodoh...set the head for easier target...

ai satki mai mia