SPEEDING A MAJOR CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS
The road safety situation remains a significant concern, said MHA.
There has been an increase in the number of fatal and injury accidents every year for the past five years, it said.
In 2024, there were 7,188 road accidents and 142 fatalities.
The ministry cited speeding as a major cause of accidents, with the number of speeding violations also reaching a 10-year high in 2024.
There were close to 192,000 speeding violations in 2024, an increase of 64.8 per cent compared to 2023.
There was also a 43.8 per cent increase in speeding-related fatal accidents, from 32 cases in 2023 to 46 cases in 2024.
"The enhanced penalties underscore MHA’s commitment to maintaining road safety. Road safety is ultimately a shared responsibility," said the ministry.
It also urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and drive safely for their own protection and that of other road users.
MHA added it would continue to review Singapore's laws and policies as necessary in order to keep the roads safe.
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