LTA spots 380 illegal vehicle modifications islandwide, including BMW with laser-engraved number plate

A total of 380 offences involving illegal vehicle modifications were spotted islandwide in Singapore.

In a Facebook post on Jun. 26, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the violations spotted were part of islandwide enforcement operations.

A toal of 70 vehicles were fitted with illegal exhausts, 80 vehicles were caught with improper lights, and 90 vehicles displayed improper number plates, including those with incorrect sizing or which were not prominently displayed at the front and back of the vehicle.

In the post, a motorcycle was seen fitted with an illegal exhaust and an improperly sized number plate.

Here's another motorcycle which was fitted with improperly sized number plates.

A BMW was seen fitted with a laser-engraved number plate.

Laser engravings affect the plate's visibility, LTA noted.

The offence of illegal modifications carries a fine of up to S$20,000, two years’ jail, or both.

The offence of placing improper number plates carries a fine of up to S$1,000, three months’ jail, or both.

Repeat offenders face double the penalties for both offences.