The Traffic Police (TP) conducted a focused enforcement operation targeting commercial vehicle drivers from July 20 to 22, resulting in 154 summonses issued for various traffic violations. During the three-day crackdown, officers stopped and inspected 276 commercial vehicles, identifying offences that ranged from speeding and failure to wear seat belts to not keeping left.

Among those apprehended were three individuals between the ages of 34 and 47 found driving without valid licenses and operating vehicles without insurance coverage. The TP also detected at least 99 breaches related to regulations enforced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), including improper display of license plates. These cases have been forwarded to the LTA for further investigation and potential penalties.

Authorities reminded drivers that heavy vehicles must be equipped with speed limiters and display the appropriate labels on their windscreens. Vehicles exceeding speed limits are subject to mandatory inspections to ensure their speed limiters are functioning correctly. Non-compliant trucks are prohibited from operating on public roads, are ineligible for road tax renewal, and may face limitations on insurance coverage.

The TP highlighted that lorries registered from January 2018 onwards, with a maximum laden weight between 5,000kg and 12,000kg, are required to have speed limiters installed by January 1, 2027. Older models registered before 2018 should already meet this requirement, with installation deadlines having passed in 2026. Vehicle owners can consult a list of authorised agents for installation and compliance details on the police’s official website.