What are the penalties and fines for speeding in Singapore?

Speeding according to the traffic police website, is the number-one killer on Singapore roads to date. This statistics has caused the Singapore traffic police to step up enforcement and impose greater penalties and fines for speeding offenders.

The penalties for speeding are listed below for your reference:

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by 1 to 20km/h
  o 4 demerit points
  o Fine of $130/- for light vehicle and $160/- for heavy vehicle.

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by 21 to 30 km/h
  o 6 demerit points
  o Fine of $150/- for light vehicle and $180 for heavy vehicle.

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by 31 to 40 km/h
  o 8 demerit points
  o Fine of $170/- for light vehicle and $200/- for heavy vehicle.

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by 41 to 50 km/h
  o 12 demerit points
  o Offender will be prosecuted in Court.

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by 51 to 60 km/h
  o 18 demerit points
  o Offender will be prosecuted in Court.

* Exceeding speed limit for vehicle/road by more than 60 km/h
  o 24 demerit points
  o Offender will be prosecuted in Court.

Source: Singapore Traffic Police

Besides the above mention penalties, your hard earned license could be revoked. So after all the months of training and waiting to obtained your driving license, would it be worth it to speed? Do remember your vehicle is a powerful piece of equipment, if it is mishandled, a lot of damage can be caused. To an extend that it might cause a person's death.

Always remember - Be a responsible driver, a considerate road user.

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