15 motorists, aged 32-70, to be charged for drink driving offences in S'pore

The police will be charging 15 motorists, aged between 32 and 70, in court on Apr. 23 for drink driving offences.

They were arrested between February and April 2026 after failing breathalyser tests administered during police enforcement checks.

The police highlighted two cases.

Van driver arrested in Jurong West

On Mar. 4, a 70-year-old man was driving a van when he was stopped for checks along Jurong West Street 93.

He failed the breathalyser test and was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Car driver arrested along ECP

On Mar. 30, a 50-year-old man was stopped for checks along East Coast Parkway.

He failed the breathalyser test and was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Penalties

The offence of driving while under the influence of alcohol carries a fine ranging from S$2,000 to S$10,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the offence carries a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$20,000, and a mandatory jail term of up to two years.

Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

The police said driving under the influence of alcohol is an extremely dangerous and

irresponsible act and will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who drink and drive.

The police added: "Members of the public should not drive if they intend to consume alcohol, and should opt for alternative forms of transport, such as taking a taxi or private hire vehicle, public transport, engaging the services of a valet, or designating a non-drinking driver to send them home. All motorists are reminded to abide by traffic laws to keep the roads safe for everyone."

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