Singapore motorists will face a significantly stricter demerit points regime from 1 January 2027, following the government’s announcement of major changes to the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS), commonly known as the demerit points system. Among the most significant changes are a lower threshold for suspending/revoking a driving licence and…
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New Road Traffic Offences in Singapore: Purposeful Endangerment and Drug-Driving
Singapore has introduced two new road traffic offences aimed at addressing particularly dangerous forms of driving: Purposeful endangerment using a vehicle causing death or grievous hurt Driving after consuming controlled drugs, intoxicating substances or psychoactive substances These changes form part of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which was passed…
Proposed Changes to Singapore’s Road Traffic Laws
In early July 2026, the government proposed changes to Singapore’s road traffic laws that would: Make it an offence to simply hold a mobile phone while driving Significantly reduce the legal alcohol limits for motorists Enhance the penalties for dangerous or careless driving while drink-driving Impose harsher penalties for dangerous…
New Sentencing Regime for Dangerous & Careless Driving Offences in Singapore
The primary legislation in Singapore governing road use, motor vehicles, and driver conduct is the Road Traffic Act (RTA). In November 2024, the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was introduced in Parliament, proposing several key changes to the RTA. The amendments were passed in Parliament on 7 January 2025, and…
Changi Airport Goes Passport-Free: 12 New Laws Under the Immigration Act
Soon, you will be able to clear immigration without having to produce your passport, making the process of travelling much more hassle-free. On 18 September 2023, several amendments to the Immigration Act were passed to strengthen the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority’s (ICA) operations. The Immigration Act governs the movement of…
Airplane Accidents – Understanding your rights under Article 17(1) and 21(1) of the Montreal Convention
“People who board planes are not afraid of flying. They are afraid of not flying.” – Winne Micah. I. Introduction October 29, 2018. Flight 610, Lion Air smashes into the Java Sea off Indonesia, killing all 189 souls aboard. This is swiftly followed by Flight 302, Ethiopian Airlines, which crashes in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Again,…
Claiming Compensation for Cancelled/Delayed Flights in Singapore
On 29 June 2018, the Denpasar International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, was closed for nearly 12 hours due to the eruption of Mount Agung. 318 flights were cancelled, leaving more than 26,000 passengers stranded at the airport. Many passengers around the globe had their holiday plans disrupted as flights that…
Know Your Rights: Can Your Taxi/Grab Driver Film You While You Take His Vehicle?
The next time you board a taxi or Grab, do not be alarmed if you see a video camera filming you. It is quite common to see drivers using outward-facing video cameras to record incidents in front of their vehicles. On April 9 however, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)…
Flash Floods: Can You Claim Motor Insurance for Flood Damage in Singapore?
Earlier this week, Singapore ushered in the New Year with intense rainfall that resulted in flash floods. Nine areas in eastern Singapore were affected. While it is difficult to anticipate the occurrence of such unexpected events, it is always recommended to protect yourself against them with insurance. Can You Claim…
MRT Train Collision: Can Victims Claim Compensation?
Last week, an SMRT train collided with a stationary train near Joo Koon MRT station, injuring 38 passengers. One of the first things that come to mind is: when there is an accident on public transport like that, can the victims sue SMRT for compensation? Practically speaking, the 2 issues…
