LTA & police impound 91 deregistered vehicles still kept & used in S'pore in Sep. 2026
LTA will investigate the last registered owner when vehicles are found to be misused.
In September 2026, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) carried out a joint enforcement operation to address the issue of deregistered vehicles in Singapore. A total of 91 such vehicles were impounded across the island. This action follows a statement on October 5, 2026, that the authorities would investigate the last registered owner of impounded deregistered vehicles for potential misuse.
To avoid such issues, owners are reminded to complete all necessary administrative processes, including submitting disposal documents to LTA upon handing over the vehicle to a dealer for export. The statement also emphasized that owners must ensure their buyer confirms the transfer transaction on LTA’s OneMotoring website.
The authorities highlighted that deregistered vehicles pose significant road safety risks, as they are often not roadworthy, lack valid insurance, and fail to meet COE and road tax requirements. In February 2026, the maximum penalties for keeping or using deregistered vehicles were increased. First-time offenders face fines of up to S$20,000 and/or imprisonment for up to two years, with penalties doubled for repeat offenders.
The LTA and SPF are set to introduce additional measures for timely and proper disposal of deregistered vehicles. The first reading of the related bill in parliament occurred on September 8, 2026. These new measures include reducing the grace period for fulfilling disposal requirements, enforcing stricter penalties for non-compliance, and criminalizing the sale and supply of deregistered vehicles.
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