250 goods vehicles caught during 2 LTA enforcement operations
A total of 250 goods vehicles were caught for various offences during recent enforcement operations by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Some of the offences included overloading and carrying excess passengers in the rear, said LTA in a Facebook post on Friday (30 Oct).
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
LTA pledges to continue enforcement
The 250 good vehicles were nabbed during two enforcement blitzes conducted across the island, LTA said.
Each operation lasted for a three-day period.
LTA pledged to continue its enforcement efforts in order to keep Singapore’s roads safe for all.
Over 30 goods vehicles nabbed for overloading
One of the offences uncovered was overloading, LTA noted.
More than 30 vehicles were caught for this offence, which puts road users in danger if goods spill or fall onto the road.
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
Overloading vehicles also compromises their safe handling.
Over 40 vehicles nabbed for oversized or unpermitted expressway travel
More than 40 vehicles were separately caught for being oversized or travelling on expressways without a valid permit.
These included concrete mixers and low trailers, LTA said.
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
Those convicted of the abovementioned offences face up to three months in prison and/or a fine of up to S$1,000.
Repeat offenders will get double the sentence.
Over 160 non-compliant goods vehicles caught
The lion’s share of more than 160 vehicles were caught for being non-compliant.
For example, some were found to have failed to occupy the front passenger seats in the driver’s cabin before carrying passenger in the rear deck.
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
Others had been carrying excess passengers in the rear deck.
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
More vehicles were caught lacking proper rain covers or not displaying the Maximum Passenger Capacity (MPC) label.
Source: Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook
For the above offences, those convicted may be sentenced to up to three months in prison and/or a fine of up to S$5,000.
Repeat offenders will get double the sentence.
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Featured image adapted from Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving on Facebook.
