S'pore police catch man, 22, driving 2 deregistered cars without licence on 2 occasions in 5 days

Two men, aged 22 and 50, are slated to be charged on Jul. 29 with driving without a valid licence and other traffic offences.

Man, 50, stopped by traffic police

On Apr. 14 at about 5:20am, the 50-year-old man was stopped by a traffic police officer along Jurong West Street 73.

He was allegedly found to be driving a motor vehicle without a valid driving licence.

He will be charged with the offence of driving without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.

Man, 22, stopped by traffic police

On Jun. 14 at about 12:50am, the 22-year-old man was stopped by a traffic police officer along Bedok Reservoir Road.

He was allegedly found to be driving a deregistered car without a valid driving licence.

In a separate incident, on Jun. 18 at about 10:20pm, the 22-year-old was allegedly found driving another deregistered car without a valid driving licence along Edgedale Plains in Punggol.

He will be charged with the offence of driving without a valid driving licence, using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage, and using a deregistered vehicle.

Penalties

The police said they take a serious view of individuals who drive without a valid driving licence or operate deregistered vehicles, as such acts endanger the safety of the driver and other road users.

Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspected instances of deregistered vehicles or unlicensed drivers.

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

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

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

Using a deregistered vehicle carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both.

Repeat offenders are liable to a jail term of up to four years, a fine of up to S$40,000, or both.