Bus driver, 56, caught speeding 3 times in 2 days along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint

A 56-year-old man was caught speeding thrice in two days on Jul. 26 and 27, 2026.

He was caught twice on Jul. 26 alone.

He was slated to be charged in court alongside five other motorists, who were caught speeding between July and August 2026.

Caught thrice

The man was first caught on July 26 when he drove a bus along Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 76km/h, exceeding the vehicle’s imposed speed limit of 60km/h.

On the same day, he was again driving a bus along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 73km/h.

On July 27, he was also involved in another incident, where he drove a bus along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 73km/h.

The motorist will be charged for speeding.

Another bus driver caught twice

He was not the only driver who was caught more than once.

On Jul. 18, a 47-year-old man was driving a bus along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 73km/h, which exceeded the vehicle's imposed speed limit.

He was also involved in another incident on Jul. 26, where he was driving a bus along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 75km/h.

Other four motorists

Two other drivers were also caught speeding along the BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint.

On Jul. 12, a 59-year-old man was driving a truck along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 74km/h.

On Jul. 25, a 64-year-old man was driving a bus along BKE towards Woodlands Checkpoint at a speed of 74km/h.

Two caught on AYE

Two other drivers were caught speeding along Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) towards Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).

On Aug. 1, 2026, a 52-year-old man was driving a bus along AYE towards MCE at a speed of 81km/h.

On Aug. 2, a 38-year-old man was driving a prime mover along AYE towards MCE as well, but at a speed of 63km/h, exceeding the vehicle’s imposed speed limit of 50km/h.

Penalties

"The traffic police will not tolerate motorists who speed or exceed prescribed speed limits, especially heavy vehicles, given the significant damage and harm such vehicles can cause in accidents," the news release said.

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

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to S$2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

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