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LTA and police impound 91 deregistered vehicles in September crackdown
Authorities in Singapore stepped up enforcement against unregistered vehicles last month, with the Land Transport Authority and police jointly impounding 91 vehicles. First-time offenders face potential fines of up to S$20,000 and imprisonment for up to two years.
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The joint operation by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Police Force targeted vehicles operating without valid registration during September, part of ongoing efforts to maintain road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
The impoundment of 91 deregistered vehicles represents a significant enforcement action against motorists who continue to operate vehicles in breach of registration requirements. Authorities have made clear that such violations carry serious legal consequences.
Under Singapore's traffic laws, first-time offenders caught driving deregistered vehicles face penalties that can reach S$20,000 in fines and up to two years' imprisonment. Repeat offenders face even stricter sanctions, reflecting the authorities' commitment to ensuring all vehicles on the road meet regulatory standards.
The enforcement drive underscores the LTA and police's ongoing vigilance in maintaining road safety and regulatory compliance across the island. Members of the public are reminded that vehicle registration is a legal requirement and that operating an unregistered vehicle exposes drivers to substantial penalties.