S'pore teen, 16, allegedly rode deregistered motorcycle without getting her valid driving licence

The police are investigating a 16-year-old female teenager for allegedly using a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence and other traffic-related offences.

According to a police news release, the motorcyclist is under investigation for multiple traffic-related offences.

They include using a deregistered vehicle, driving a motor vehicle when the person is below 18 years of age, using a vehicle without a vehicle licence, and using a vehicle without insurance coverage.

Stopped during routine patrol

This comes after Traffic Police (TP) officers stopped a motorcyclist along East Coast Parkway (ECP) at around 5:40pm on Feb. 5, 2026.

Following this, checks revealed that the 16-year-old female motorcyclist did not possess a valid driving licence and was riding a deregistered motorcycle.

In addition, she had a 16-year-old female pillion rider, the release noted, adding that this put both teenagers and other road users at risk.

The deregistered motorcycle with no side mirrors was then seized as case exhibit.

Penalties

According to the release, if convicted of driving on a road any other motor vehicle when the person is below 18 years of age under Section 62(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$1,000, up to three months' jail, or both.

Offenders convicted of using a deregistered vehicle under Section 10(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, up to three months' jail, or both.

Offenders convicted of using a vehicle without a vehicle licence under Section 29(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000.

Those convicted of using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 are liable to a fine of up to S$1,000, up to three months' jail, or both.

The release emphasised that deregistered vehicles pose significant safety risks as they are not covered by insurance and may not be roadworthy.

When operated by underage or unlicensed drivers, the dangers are further compounded, endangering not only the drivers but also other road users, the release noted.

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