SINGAPORE: Road safety and penalties under the Road Traffic Act will be discussed at the next parliament sitting following public concern in light of several recent multi-vehicle accidents, including the
A white car is towed away at a traffic junction between Tampines Ave 1 and Tampines Ave 4 on Apr 22, 2024.
There is also growing concern about the adequacy of existing penalties for reckless driving, said the Member of Parliament of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones and are injured in these tragic incidents. It is truly saddening to hear of innocent lives being lost and the unnecessary pain and injury caused due to reckless actions by individuals,” wrote Mr Saktiandi.
He has also asked about whether there is a need to review the existing penalties under the Road Traffic Act and whether the ministry and the Land Transport Authority will consider stricter enforcement measures or legislative changes to ensure greater accountability and discourage dangerous driving.
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