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You might have come across a question like this during your BTT (Basic Theory Test). For the benefit of those who don't know, the answer should be "C". This is a one-way traffic sign. Apparently the driver of this red Outlander does not understand the sign. It's pretty clear that he made a mistake and turned into Tyrwhitt Road (a one-way street) along Lavendar street. While most people would stop, make a three-point turn and move on, this driver continues to drive against traffic along Tyrwhitt Road. Maybe there's a shortcut to his favourite durian stall. Here's the video. Anyway, this is how a One-way Street sign looks like. It even has the words "ONE WAY" plastered on it. How could anyone miss this? And for the Mitsubishi Outlander driver, If someone were to report you, I think it is highly possible that you will be penalised by the Traffic Police. Driving or riding against the flow of traffic as indicated by traffic signs - Demerit 6 points + Fine - $200. This guy, I really wanna "watch-out" him. 😂

On 11th May 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) uploaded a video onto their official Facebook page featuring the Commander of Traffic Police, SAC Gerald Lim. Spanning 4 minutes, the video takes on the latest amendments to the Road Traffic Act and other traffic-related matters. Key amendments to the Road Traffic Act 1. Illegal speed trials An illegal speed trial is defined by a trial where two or more vehicles compete at high speeds through a stretch of road. As noted in the video, vehicles that are involved in illegal speed trials may also be illegally modified to go faster, which is an offence on its own. For first-time offenders, individuals will face a fine of up to $5,000, up to 12 months of imprisonment or both. Repeat offenders will face a jail sentence of up to 24 months, a fine of $10,000 or both. Additionally, MHA announces that the vehicle forfeiture routine for illegal speed trials will be amended to make it non-mandatory. This means that if an offender is not the owner of the vehicle involved in an illegal speed trial, and if an offender had used the vehicle without the owner’s consent, there will be no forfeiture of the vehicle to the state. This will ensure that the forfeiture regime is consistent with other offences. 2. Pretending to be the offending driver Under the new amendments, it is now an offence to defeat the course of justice by asking someone else to pretend to be the offending driver for various situations. This involves not just the individual who is facing the penalties on behalf of someone else, but also the individual who is asking someone else to face the penalties on their behalf. The penalty for this offence includes facing imprisonment for up to 12 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Offenders will also be disqualified from driving. 3. Road rage While road rage has been steadily declining in recent years, this uncouth behaviour still exists among local drivers. As such, MHA is introducing new laws to make it easier for motorists who commit this offence to be completely disqualified from driving. According to a CNA article, this new amendment includes license disqualification for all offences under any written law committed in the context of road rage. These offences include voluntarily causing hurt, causing death by negligent act and wrongful restraint. For motorists who find themselves a victim of a road-rage offence, SAC Gerald advises drivers to: 1. Remain calm 2. Avoid an exchange of words 3. Apologise to diffuse the situation 4. Call the authorities if the offender continues to be hostile Additional amendments MHA has also introduced minor amendments with regards to road safety. 1. Driving license suspensions Under the new amendment, there is no need for secondary legislation to prescribe the circumstances and suspension lengths for future suspensions of driving licenses. This is to provide more operational flexibility. 2. Enhanced criminal penalties Enhanced criminal penalties for serious traffic offences and repeat offenders will only apply to individuals who have been convicted on at least 2 previous instances. This would mean that drivers who have been charged and convicted of the same offence before will face the enhanced penalties, even if the maximum penalty for the offence is lower. 3. Taking compounded offences into account for court sentencing With the new amendment, the court will be able to take into account any traffic offence compounded after 2019 as aggravating factors during sentencing. What are your thoughts on the new amendments? Should there be more done to ensure greater traffic safety on our roads? For further clarification on the new amendments, you can read the full article on Channel News Asia.

hi, i see this on a daily basis. anyone know if this can be forwarded to any relevant authorities? in the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS), crossing of double white line is 4 demerit points. anyone who have encountered any traffic offences can post in this thread if you want anyone who want to post their traffic offence encounter can also do so in this thread. thx

or do I need to clear ? I got one FINE last night enter JB. Claiming I cannot right turn at a junction which have no traffic lights or street lights. Copied my details and ask me to go station pay RM$300. He wan to under table clear it, but he die die wan RM$300, nothing less, so enter up didn't pay on the spot. But I wan to go JB now, will i be able to clear the customs and enter JB + return Singapore ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Y2JfFVK9A With the new school term starting Thursday, the Traffic Police will impose stiffer penalties on errant motorists who have been caught committing traffic offences within school zones. The revised penalties will take effect from 1 January. Seven demerit points will be given for careless driving, instead of 6. For inconsiderate driving, the demerit points given will be 10, up from 9. For failure to conform to traffic light signal, errant motorists will be given 13 demerit points, instead of 12. The demerit points given for speeding will range between 5 and 24, instead of 4 and 24. The maximum number of demerit points is capped at 24 points. The suspension of driving licence will take place after a motorist has accumulated 24 or more demerit points within 24 months. The Traffic Police said the introduction of stiffer penalties is aimed at deterring motorists from committing traffic violations that can endanger the lives of vulnerable road users like young children and students, who use the roads within the vicinity of the schools. Principals of all primary schools and special schools located within school zones have been informed of this new enforcement initiative. The Traffic Police will be working with schools to disseminate related information and advisory to parents and guardians of students when schools reopen in January 2014. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/stiffer-penalties-for/936100.html