World · Singapore Bureau
Two drivers face charges for drink driving, falling asleep at wheel
A driver has been fined $4,600 and banned from driving for 30 months after being found asleep behind the wheel of his stationary van in Geylang. A second motorist has also been charged in connection with separate drink-driving incidents in the area.
LSN Singapore ·
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his van parked along Lorong 1 Geylang has been convicted and handed substantial penalties by the courts. The driver received a fine of $4,600 and a 30-month driving disqualification following the incident.
The case is among recent enforcement actions targeting impaired driving across Singapore. A second driver has also faced charges related to drink-driving offences, with incidents reported in the Geylang and Nicoll Highway areas.
The convictions underscore authorities' continued focus on road safety violations linked to alcohol consumption and driver fatigue. Both conditions significantly impair a motorist's ability to operate vehicles safely and pose serious risks to themselves and other road users.
Drivers convicted of drink-driving offences in Singapore face mandatory minimum penalties including fines and driving disqualifications. Repeat offenders or those involved in accidents face more severe consequences, including potential imprisonment.