Singapore Statutes Online - 276 - Road Traffic Act

Road Traffic Act
(CHAPTER 276)

1 Short title

2 Interpretation

Part I REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHICLES

3 Vehicles to which this Part applies

4 Classification of motor vehicles

5 Prohibition of vehicles not complying with rules as to construction, etc.

6 Rules as to use and construction of vehicles

6A Alteration of fuel-measuring equipment

7 Savings

8 Definition of licence

9 Appointment of Registrar, Deputy Registrar and assistant registrars

10 Registration of vehicles

10A Vehicles not to be registered without permits issued by Registrar

10B Heavy vehicle not to be registered without valid vehicle parking certificate

11 Charge of tax on vehicles

11A Restricted licences and supplementary licences

12 Vehicles licensed outside Singapore

13 Commencement and duration of licences

14 Exemption from tax on certain descriptions of vehicles

15 Using and keeping of vehicle without licence

16 Presumption on use and keeping of vehicle

17 Continuous liability for duty

18 Suit for recovery of tax

19 Issue and exhibition of licences

20 Number of persons carried on vehicle

21 Late application for licence

22 Surrender of licences

23 Vehicle destroyed, exported, etc.

23A Duty of manufacturers and dealers to notify Registrar and owners of safety-related defects in vehicles

24 Alteration of vehicle or of its use

25 Visitors’ vehicles

26 Registration and identification marks

27 Cancellation of registration

28 General licences

28A Special purpose licences

29 Offences in connection with registration and licensing of vehicles

29A Court may order offender to pay arrears of taxes

30 Power to seize and sell vehicles

31 Limitation on bringing of proceedings for recovery of over-payment of tax

32 Composition of offences under this Part

33 Exemptions and application to vehicles belonging to Government

34 Rules for purposes of this Part

Part IA ROAD-USER CHARGES

34A Interpretation of this Part

34B Levying of road-user charge

34C Electronic or computerised or other charge collecting facilities

34D Rules for purposes of this Part

34E Registrar’s power of inspection and seizure, etc.

Part II LICENSING OF DRIVERS

35 Licensing of drivers, etc.

35A Power of Deputy Commissioner of Police to revoke driving licence

35B Licensee may show cause why driving licence should not be revoked

35C Surrender of driving licence

36 Tests of competence to drive of new applicants for driving licences

37 Provisions as to physical fitness of applicants for driving licences

38 Recognition of foreign driving licences and driving permits held by members of visiting forces

39 Production of driving licences

40 Possession of driving licence belonging to another person

41 Paid drivers to attend when required

42 Disqualification for offences

42A Disqualification for failing to attend court

43 Provisions as to disqualifications and suspensions

44 Recording of particulars of convictions or disqualifications by Deputy Commissioner of Police

45 Power of Deputy Commissioner of Police to suspend driving licence

46 Licensee may show cause why driving licence should not be suspended

47 Surrender and return of driving licence

47A Effect of suspension of licence by Deputy Commissioner of Police

47B Disqualification or suspension to continue in certain circumstances

47C Immediate suspension of driving licence in certain circumstances

47D Definition of serious injury

47E Penalties for offences under sections 47 (5) and 47C (7)

47F Prohibition order against foreign motorists

48 Rules for purposes of this Part

49 Exemption

Part III LICENSING OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS AND DRIVING SCHOOLS

50 Definition of driving instructor

51 Licensing of driving instructors

52 Application for instructor’s licence

53 Revocation or suspension of instructor’s licence

54 Licensing of driving school

55 Application for driving school licence

56 Cash deposit

57 Revocation of driving school licence and forfeiture of deposit

58 Notice to owner of driving school

59 Refusal to grant or renew licence

60 Appeal to Minister

61 Rules for purposes of this Part

Part IV GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ROAD TRAFFIC

Division 1 — Provisions as to driving and offences in connection therewith

62 Restriction on driving by young persons

62A Restriction on driving certain categories of heavy motor vehicles

63 Rate of speed

64 Reckless or dangerous driving

65 Driving without due care or reasonable consideration

65A Collision of heavy motor vehicles and public service vehicles with buildings or structures

65B Use of mobile telephone while driving

66 Causing death by reckless or dangerous driving

67 Driving while under influence of drink or drugs

67A Enhanced penalties for offenders with previous convictions under certain sections

68 Being in charge of motor vehicle when under influence of drink or drugs

69 Breath tests

70 Provision of specimen for analysis

71 Protection of hospital patients

71A Evidence in proceedings for offences under sections 67 and 68

71B Deputy Commissioner of Police may require medical practitioner to send blood specimen for laboratory test

72 Interpretation of sections 67 to 71B

73 Pillion riding

74 Drivers and pillion riders of motor cycles to wear protective helmets

75 Wearing of seat belts

76 Sale of seat belts

77 Requirements as to employment of drivers and attendants

78 Restriction on number of trailers drawn

79 Penalties for driving heavy motor vehicle without permit or in breach of conditions of permit

80 Furnishing false information in relation to overall height of heavy motor vehicle, etc.

81 Duty to give information

82 Restrictions on prosecutions under certain sections

83 Liability of owner of vehicle for offence under Part IA or parking offence

Division 2 — Accidents

84 Duty to stop in case of accident

85 Inquiry into accident

Division 3 — Miscellaneous

86 Power of Authority to authorise carriage of greater weights on specified roads

87 Power to order production of vehicle and licence

88 Fee for inspection of vehicle

89 Rules prescribing fees

90 Test of satisfactory condition of vehicle

91 Vehicle without test certificate cannot be used

92 Power to inspect premises

93 Power to examine vehicles

94 Weighing of vehicles

95 Power to seize vehicles

95A Power to immobilise or seize and detain vehicle belonging to person against whom warrant of arrest is in force

96 Taking of motor vehicle without owner’s consent

97 Restriction on persons taking hold of motor vehicle in motion

98 Application to vehicles belonging to Government and armed forces

Part V PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES

99 Application of this Part

100 Classification and descriptions of public service vehicles

101 Prohibition of use of unlicensed public service vehicles

102 Issue of public service vehicle licences

103 Limitation on number of public service vehicle licences

104 Transfer of public service vehicle licences

105 Markings of public service vehicles

106 Rates of hire

107 Responsibility of owner of public service vehicles

108 Revocation and suspension of licences

109 Public stands

110 Vocational licences

111 Rules for purposes of this Part

Part VA LICENSING OF TAXI SERVICE OPERATORS

111A Taxi service operator

111B Licence required for operating taxi service

111C Application for, grant and duration of, licence

111D Certain conditions subject to which licence may be granted

111E Constitution of firm or company to be licensed

111F Modification of licence conditions

111G Power of Authority to give directions to licensees

111H Power of Authority to deal with errant licensees

111I Recovery of sums payable under this Part

111J Rules for purposes of this Part

Part VI PROVISIONS AS TO USE OF HIGHWAYS

112 Issue by Minister of highway code for guidance of users of roads

113 Power to restrict use of vehicles on specified roads

114 Traffic regulation on special roads

115 Power of Minister temporarily to prohibit or restrict traffic on roads

116 Restriction of competitions and speed trials

117 Court to order forfeiture of vehicle

118 Power to prohibit or restrict use of vehicles on certain bridges

119 Power to place traffic signs

120 Penalties for neglect of traffic directions

121 Pedestrian crossings

122 Leaving vehicles in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience

123 Removal, detention or immobilisation of vehicles abandoned, etc.

123A Removal of stationary vehicles from expressways

124 Provisions with respect to stretching of ropes, etc., across roads

125 Application to vehicles and drivers in the service of Government

126 Goods vehicles not to be used for passengers

127 Power of arrest, stopping and detention

127A Power to require evidence of identity in certain cases

128 Police officer not in uniform to produce identification card

Part VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

129 False statements, forging of licences, etc.

130 Presumptions

131 Offences and penalties

131A Service of summonses and other documents

132 Ticketing of prescribed offences

133 Traffic ticket notice

134 Minister may prescribe forms of notices

135 Composition of offences

136 Payment for licences by cheque

137 Moneys received under this Act

138 Registrar and Deputy Commissioner of Police to be informed of convictions

139 Provisions as to evidence

139A Authentication of documents

140 General provisions as to rules

141 Rules to be presented to Parliament

142 Power to exempt

143 Power to control traffic at assemblies and public resorts

144 Property left in public service vehicles

145 Savings

FIRST SCHEDULE Specified Acts

SECOND SCHEDULE Classification and Descriptions of Public Service Vehicles

Legislative History

Comparative Table

Licensing of driving school

54.

—(1) No person shall carry on the business of a driving school unless he is the holder of a licence (referred to in this Part as a driving school licence) granted to him by the Deputy Commissioner of Police authorising him to do so.

(2) A person carries on the business of a driving school if he engages or employs other persons or agents to give instruction to persons in the driving of a motor vehicle.

(3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.