Singapore police arrested nine men, ranging in age from 19 to 32, for traffic offenses involving deregistered vehicles between January 30 and February 12, 2026. The arrests stem from investigations into the use of vehicles that are no longer authorized for road use.
Investigations Detail Multiple Incidents
On February 3, a 25-year-old man was arrested in Sembawang after allegedly fleeing from Traffic Police officers. He is accused of dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and investigations are ongoing regarding the use of a deregistered vehicle and driving without insurance. During the incident, the man allegedly damaged a police vehicle, ran a red light, and made illegal U-turns.
In a separate incident on February 6, officers encountered two men, aged 19 and 20, riding laid-up motorcycles in Tampines Street 21, with a 17-year-old as a pillion rider. They were later found with a suspected deregistered car. The 20-year-old man was arrested for driving without a valid license, while the 19-year-old and the teenager are being investigated for related offenses.
Earlier, on January 30, officers arrested a 20-year-old man in Hougang Street 52 for driving a suspected deregistered car without a valid license. Further investigation revealed he had access to another deregistered car driven by a 24-year-old man, also without a valid license. Both men were arrested.
Police are urging the public to report any suspected cases of deregistered vehicles or unlicensed drivers. According to a police statement on April 28, deregistered vehicles “present serious dangers to all road users as they lack insurance coverage and may not meet safety standards.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What offenses were the nine men arrested for?
The nine men were arrested for a range of traffic offenses, including driving or riding deregistered vehicles, driving without a valid license, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.
What is a “laid-up vehicle”?
A laid-up vehicle is one that cannot be used on the road.
When did these arrests grab place?
The arrests occurred between January 30 and February 12, 2026.
As investigations continue, it remains to be seen what further actions may be taken regarding these cases and whether additional enforcement efforts will be implemented to address the use of deregistered vehicles.