Singapore stops 265 foreign motorists, recovers S$639,000 in fines
JOHOR BARU: Singapore stopped 265 foreign motorists with outstanding fines at its land checkpoints during a three-day operation, recovering more than S$639,000 (about RM2 million) in unpaid summonses.
Singapore authorities conducted a three-day operation from September 28 to 30, halting 265 foreign motorists at land checkpoints with outstanding fines. The enforcement effort resulted in the recovery of over S$639,000 in unpaid summonses. This operation precedes the implementation of stricter rules on November 2, which will prohibit vehicles with unpaid fines from applying for or renewing their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) at Singapore's Land Transport Authority.
These regulations extend to drivers with outstanding fines for various traffic, parking, or vehicle emissions offences committed within Singapore. The authorities announced that foreign motorists possessing unpaid fines could also face denial of entry into Singapore. Similar operations are anticipated to be conducted regularly in the future, emphasizing the importance for all motorists to settle any outstanding summonses and adhere to Singapore's traffic regulations.
This enforcement initiative is particularly pertinent for Malaysian motorists traversing Singapore via the Johor land bridges, where a valid VEP is mandatory for the entry of foreign-registered vehicles.
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