S’pore TP Cracking Down Harder On Drink Drivers. Here’s What You Must Know

Singapore is known to be a relatively safe country, as most would say.

In terms of crime rates and traffic, Singapore seems to fare better than our neighbouring countries.

However, one thing that distraught me the most is that many accidents that happened could have been prevented.

According to a research done by the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol is involved in about 10.6% of Singapore’s total road traffic deaths in 2015.

Basically, in ten deaths, one could have been prevented, if someone wasn’t that selfish.

What happened

According to The New Paper, the police rolled out anti-drink-driving enforcement operations on Dec 20.

They stationed themselves at areas including Punggol and Clarke Quay.

The operations started at 4 pm and motorists suspected of drink driving were stopped by the officers.

Patrols were carried out and roadblocks were set up in some areas, including near public entertainment outlets and in the heartlands.

What the police has to say

The police hope to dissuade drivers from consuming any alcohol before they drive, especially during this festive season.

Superintendent Ho Yenn Dar, Traffic Police’s Head of the Operations and Training Branch, said: “We want to send out the message that the traffic police conducts checks not only at roadblocks, in the city and in the wee hours, but also in the heartland and at all times of the day.”

“Many drivers have the misconception that checks are only conducted in certain areas and at certain times.”

So now you know, you can’t ‘cleverly’ Google the hotspots and avoid them.

Results

Such efforts appeared to have paid off, as there were fewer drink-driving related accidents in the first three quarters of the year.

The numbers fell from 111 between January and September last year to 70 in the same period this year.

The number of deaths or injuries also declined from 165 in the first three quarters of last year to 96 this year.

This continues the declining trend in drink-driving offences since 2014.

Offence

Those found drink driving will lose their driving licences and be banned from driving for at least a year.

Repeat offenders may be punished with a maximum fine of $30,000 and a mandatory jail term of up to three years.

They may also receive up to 6 strokes of the cane.

Now that you know the police are serious about this, don’t play play!

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This article was first published on goodyfeed.com

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