300 motorcyclists stopped for checks in Woodlands, 10 caught for riding without licence & insurance

The traffic police, National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists along Admiralty Road West on Mar. 31, 2026.

During the enforcement operation, more than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a Apr. 10 release.

The traffic police caught 10 persons, aged between 24 and 61, for riding without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.

NEA issued 44 summonses for offences involving excessive vehicular emission and excessive noise.

LTA issued 40 summonses for offences, such as improper licence plate, expired road tax and decorative lamps.

Compliance with Singapore law

All motorists entering Singapore, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle regulations.

Non-compliant motorists may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.

The traffic police said it takes a serious view towards errant road users who flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.

Motorcyclists should adopt safe riding habits as they and their pillion riders are more vulnerable on the roads, the traffic police added.

Penalties

The offence of driving without a valid driving licence carries a fine of up to S$10,000, a jail term of up to three years, or both.

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

The vehicle may also be forfeited.

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 offence of using a motor vehicle with excessive vehicular emission and excessive noise carries a fine of up to S$2,000 for the first conviction, and a fine of up to S$5,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.

The offence of displaying improper licence plates carries a fine not exceeding S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months, or both.

Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both.

The offence of using or keeping on any road any vehicle without a valid road tax carries a fine up to S$2,000 or a fine of an amount equal to three times the tax payable.

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

Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, or a jail term of up to six months, or both.

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