Singapore — The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was busy during the holiday weekend, apprehending a total of 326 motorist-related offences on Christmas Eve.
“While most were preparing for their Christmas festivities, our enforcement officers pressed on with their operations over the last few days to ensure safety this holiday season,” wrote LTA in a Facebook post on Sunday (Dec 26).
LTA officers partnered with other agencies such as the Singapore Police Force, the National Parks Board and the Urban Redevelopment Agency to carry out joint operations, including a major enforcement effort on Christmas Eve.
LTA noted it detected 215 vehicle-related offences and 111 active mobility offences.
“These included illegal exhaust modifications, non-compliant window tinting and license plates, as well as riding motorised devices on footpaths.”
A total of 10 devices and six vehicles were impounded during the enforcement activity, said LTA, wittingly adding a “No Way Home” hashtag citing the recently released Marvel Spiderman movie and the confiscation.
“As we head into a new year, do be reminded to observe our regulations and guidelines,” said LTA.
“These have been put in place to ensure everyone’s safety. Do not let irresponsible behaviour mar the festive experience for yourself and others.”
New cycling regulations
In its post, LTA announced that beginning Jan 1, 2022, a new regulation affecting cycling groups would kick in.
Cyclists can no longer ride in groups of more than five bicycles or ten cyclists when riding two abreast where permitted, said LTA.
“Errant on-road cyclists will also face a higher composition fine of S$150 with effect from Jan 1, 2022.”
LTA advises motorists to avoid carrying out unauthorised modifications to their vehicles or ensure they comply with guidelines.
“Any person, including workshops, who illegally modifies or uses such vehicles can be fined up to S$5,000, imprisoned up to three months, or both. The penalties for repeat offenders are doubled,” said LTA.
Meanwhile, the maximum penalty for speeding on public paths while on an active mobility device involves a fine of S$2,000 and a jail term of up to six months for first-time offenders.
Reckless riders of active mobility devices on public paths can be fined up to S$10,000, imprisoned for up to 12 months, or both. /TISG
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