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Jul 1, 2021 · If a driver drives at a speed or manner dangerous to the public, he will be guilty of an offence under section 64 (1) of the Road Traffic Act (RTA). Examples of dangerous driving include: Driving against the flow of traffic. Weaving in and out of traffic. Disobeying traffic signals.
Motorists who commit or exhibit irresponsible driving behaviours that endangers the lives of road users will be prosecuted in Court and face harsher penalties. This is to safeguard other road users and to ensure these offenders stay off the roads longer. Refer to the table below to see the penalties that may be imposed by the Court.
Oct 7, 2023 · Reckless or Dangerous Driving in Singapore. One of such traffic offences is reckless or dangerous driving. As mentioned under section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, reckless or dangerous driving can attract severe punishments in specific circumstances.
Some examples of dangerous driving include weaving in and out of traffic, ignoring traffic signals or speed limits, and driving against traffic flow. The risk to other road users and pedestrians is self-evident, so this offence carries severe punishments.
Mar 11, 2019 · SINGAPORE - More people are reporting bad behaviour on the roads to the Traffic Police, with the number of summonses related to public feedback having increased 1.5 times in five years.
Apr 24, 2024 · Man To Be Charged With Dangerous Driving Causing Death And Other Related Driving Offences. On 22 April 2024 at about 7.05am, the Police were alerted to an accident involving four cars, a van and a minibus at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4.
A key legislation which proscribes dangerous driving behaviour in Singapore is the Road Traffic Act (“RTA”). This legislation regulates the conduct of road users and the use of vehicles in Singapore. In this article, we will look at some common driving offences and their prescribed punishments.
