Twelve Motorists Face Prosecution for Speeding and Lack of Mandatory Speed Limiters in Heavy Vehicles

Singapore police charge 12 motorists for speeding and missing speed limiters in heavy vehicles, following new 2026 safety regulations for lorries.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 8:17 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Straits Times

Targeted Enforcement Against Heavy Vehicle Speeding

Twelve motorists are scheduled to appear in court on April 28 following a sustained enforcement period by the Singapore Police Force. The group was apprehended between December 2025 and February 2026 for a variety of speeding-related infractions involving large commercial vehicles. According to official police statements, these drivers significantly exceeded the safety thresholds established for heavy machinery. In one instance, a prime mover was clocked at 72kmh on Sheares Avenue, more than 20kmh above its 50kmh legal limit, while other cases involved buses and cement mixers traveling well above their designated speeds on the PIE and Halus Link.

Strengthening Speed Limiter Regulations

A core component of these charges involves the failure to utilize mandatory speed limiters. As of January 1, 2026, the regulatory framework has expanded to include lorries with a maximum laden weight (MLW) between 3,501kg and 12,000kg. These vehicles must now be fitted with working devices that cap their maximum speed at 60kmh. This is an extension of long-standing rules that already mandated limiters for any heavy vehicle exceeding 12,000kg. The police emphasized that these devices are critical in preventing the momentum-driven damage that larger vehicles can cause during high-speed collisions.

The High Cost of Non-Compliance

The Traffic Police have reiterated that speeding remains a primary catalyst for fatal accidents on Singapore’s roads. The 12 motorists now face significant legal consequences, including potential fines of up to $1,000 and jail terms of up to three months for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders face doubled penalties, including fines up to $2,000 and six months of imprisonment. Furthermore, the court has the authority to disqualify these drivers from holding licenses for any class of vehicle, potentially ending their professional driving careers.