2 motorists who allegedly drove without speed limiters to be charged

Two male motorists, aged 40 and 43, will be charged in court on Tuesday (Aug 25) for alleged speeding offences involving heavy vehicles not fitted with speed limiters.

Police said on Monday that the offences were committed in May 2025 and June this year respectively.

The first case, involving the 40-year-old prime mover driver, happened on May 13, 2025, on Sheares Avenue towards Central Boulevard.

According to the police, the vehicle was travelling at a speed of 65kmh, above its speed limit of 50kmh.

On June 16,  the 43-year-old cement mixer driver was found driving on Tampines Expressway towards Seletar Expressway at a speed of 60kmh.

The speed limit for cement mixers is 40kmh.

If found guilty of speeding, the duo could each face a fine of up to $1,000, jail of up to three months, or both.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, they may be liable for a fine of up to $2,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.

Speed limiters

Heavy vehicles found exceeding their regulated speed limits will be required to undergo inspection to verify that their speed limiters are functioning properly.

The second statutory deadline for speed limiter installation, which applies to lorries registered before Jan 1, 2018, and with a maximum laden weight (MLW) of between 3,501kg and 5,000kg, came into effect on July 1. 

Those who own lorries registered on or after Jan 1, 2018, with MLW between 5,001kg and 12,000kg are reminded that the statutory deadline for installation is Jan 1, 2027.

Police reminded motorists that heavy vehicles could cause significant damage and harm when they are involved in accidents, adding that speeding remains one of the main causes of traffic accidents. 

"When motorists exceed speed limits, they put themselves at risk and significantly increase the likelihood of severe injuries or death to themselves and other road users in the event of an accident.

"Motorists should adhere to the road and vehicular speed limits for their safety and that of other road users," the police said.

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