2 male motorcyclists, 21 & 33, arrested for riding without licence: S'pore traffic police checked 132 vehicles in 2 days

The traffic police (TP) in Singapore conducted a two-day enforcement blitz against errant motorists along expressways on Dec. 15 and 16, 2025.

A total of 132 vehicles were stopped for checks.

Two male motorcyclists, aged 21 and 33, were arrested for riding without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.

A total of 154 summonses were issued for various traffic offences, including speeding, driving on road shoulders, stopping on road shoulders and use of unapproved helmets.

The TP said motorists must abide by traffic laws and practise safe driving habits as they share the roads with other road users.

Penalties

Driving without a valid driving licence

Driving without a valid driving licence can result in a fine of up to S10,000, or a jail term of up to three years, or both.

Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$20,000, imprisonment for a term of up to six years, or both.

The vehicle may also be forfeited.

Speeding

The offence of speeding carries a fine of up to S$1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

The offenders also may face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

Using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage

The offence of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage carries a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

The offenders will be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles.

Use of unapproved helmet

The offence of using an unapproved helmet carries a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Driving or stopping on road shoulder

The offence of driving or stopping on a road shoulder under carries a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

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