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Road Traffic Offences

In 2019, the Road Traffic Act 1961 was amended to enhance punishments for drink driving and road traffic offences generally. Whilst first-time drink drivers may expect a fine, second-time drink drivers or first-time drink drivers who cause an accident are likely to face jail time.

Range of penalties for first-time offenders

Table showing range of penalties for first-time Road Traffic Act offenders

*sentences are enhanced for repeat offenders and serious offenders such as drink drivers

**applies for offences committed before 12 June 2025

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Resources

[2022] 4 SLR 587
Wu Zhi Yong v
Public Prosecutor

Sentencing framework for reckless driving while drink driving
(serious offenders)

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[2022] 3 SLR 993
Rafeal Voltaire Alzate v
Public Prosecutor

Sentencing framework for first-time drink driving offenders

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[2022] 5 SLR 766
Kwan Weiguang v
Public Prosecutor

Considerations when imposing a driving disqualification order

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[2024] 3 SLR 1730
Lee Shin Nan v
Public Prosecutor

Sentencing framework for repeat drink driving offenders

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[2025] 3 SLR 509
Chen Song v
Public Prosecutor

Sentencing framework for careless driving causing hurt or grevious hurt

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[2025] 4 SLR 395
Ng En You Jeremiah v
Public Prosecutor

Sentencing frameworks for dangerous driving as a serious offender

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