It Turns Out That It’s Illegal to Take the MRT Train When You’re Drunk

Last Updated on 2023-03-10 , 3:35 pm

It’s no mystery that Singapore is a fine city. Our laws are strict and cover almost everything you can do.

One thing you might not have known, however, is that it is illegal to take the MRT train when you’re drunk.

Here’s what you need to know about this law and some others.

Illegal to Take the MRT Train When You’re Drunk

So, where exactly is this law that makes it illegal to take the MRT train when you’re seh?

Section 4(1) of the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations states, “No person in an intoxicated or drugged state shall enter or remain on the railway premises.”

Well, all those taking the MRT train home after a drinking session with your buddies, you should probably take note of this law.

Alternatively, you could consider renting a bike for $3 and riding that home instead. Sweating off all those empty calories you’ve been drinking is good exercise.

In the same section of the Regulations, it also states that “No person who is in an unfit or improper condition to travel by passenger train, or whose dress or whose clothing is in a condition liable to soil or damage the railway premises or the dress or clothing of any passenger or to injure any passenger, shall enter or remain on the railway premises.”

We bet you never knew such laws were being imposed on your daily commute.

Illegal to Interfere with Platform Screen Doors

Remember that boy who obstructed the platform screen doors at Jurong East MRT?

If you’re not familiar with it, fret not. Watch this video to find out what happened:

 

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As it turns out, it was also illegal for the boy to interfere with the platform screen doors.

Section 26 of the same Rapid Transit Systems Regulations states, “No person shall in any way interfere with any platform screen door or train door, or the operation of any such door, except …”.

Well, the boy certainly wasn’t authorised to obstruct the platform screen doors, and having to film a video for YouTube is far from an emergency.

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The Schedule of the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations states that the maximum penalty for a violation of section 26 is a fine of $1,000.

Well, we hope that boy monetised his YouTube video, at the very least.

Other Laws in Singapore You Might Not Know Of

Dog owners, listen up.

Did you know you could be fined up to $5,000 for not leashing your dog publicly? This law can be found under section 9 of the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules. 

And if you’re an edgy teenager looking to start rapping your favourite (explicit) song in public, you should probably think twice.

Under section 294 of the Penal Code, you could be jailed for three months, fined or both. You can’t be listening to Drake or Post Malone if you’re sitting in a cell.

You should probably head to Teo Heng if you need a Karaoke session.