A 16-year-old girl is currently under investigation after she was allegedly caught riding a deregistered motorcycle along the East Coast Parkway. The incident happened on 5 February at about 5.40pm, when Traffic Police officers were carrying out a routine patrol along the ECP.
During the patrol, officers stopped the teenage rider. After conducting checks, they found that she was only 16 years old and did not have a valid driving licence. Further checks revealed that the motorcycle she was riding had already been deregistered.
On top of that, the motorcycle did not have side mirrors. The vehicle was seized by the authorities as a case exhibit.
The Singapore Police Force said, “She also had a 16-year-old female pillion rider, putting both teenagers and other road users at risk.” Both teenagers were riding on the expressway at the time.
Multiple Traffic-Related Offences
The teenager is now under investigation for several traffic-related offences, including:
- Using a deregistered vehicle
- Driving a motor vehicle while below 18 years of age
- Using a vehicle without a licence
- Using a vehicle without insurance coverage
According to the police, the offence of using a deregistered vehicle carries a jail term of up to three months and or a maximum fine of S$2,000.
Those who drive a motor vehicle while under 18 years old may face a jail term of up to three months and or a maximum fine of S$1,000 if convicted.
Operating a vehicle without a valid driving licence may result in a fine of up to S$2,000.
For those convicted of using a vehicle without insurance coverage, the penalty may include a jail term of up to three months and or a fine of up to S$1,000.
Police Raise “Serious Concern” Over Deregistered Vehicles
The Singapore Police Force described cases of deregistered vehicles being illegally used on Singapore roads as a “serious concern”.
The police warned that deregistered vehicles pose “significant safety risks” because they may not be roadworthy and are not covered by insurance. They added that the dangers are “further compounded” when such vehicles are operated by underage or unlicensed drivers, as this puts not only the riders at risk but also other road users.
The police also noted that vehicle owners are responsible for ensuring their deregistered vehicles are properly disposed of. Traffic Police urged all road users to stay alert and report suspected deregistered vehicles and unlicensed drivers.
