Enforcement action intensifies
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed on July 10, 2026, that two lorries were towed away for investigation following a two-day islandwide enforcement operation conducted between July 1 and July 2. The action marks a shift from a grace period to active enforcement regarding new safety mandates for heavy vehicles.
The regulation requires lorries registered before January 1, 2018, with a maximum laden weight between 3,501kg and 5,000kg to be fitted with functioning speed limiters. According to the SPF, approximately 1.1 per cent of vehicles subject to this mandate had failed to submit the required installation records by the July 1 deadline.
Penalties and legal implications
Authorities have warned that non-compliance carries significant risks for logistics operators. Beyond the immediate towing of vehicles, companies and owners face potential fines of up to S$1,000 or up to three months’ imprisonment. Under the incoming Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, the maximum fine is set to increase to S$10,000.
Police noted that they have conducted extensive outreach since early 2025, utilizing SMS, emails, and face-to-face engagements to ensure industry compliance. Companies that install speed limiters after the deadline will still be subject to penalties, and non-compliant vehicles may face challenges in renewing road tax or maintaining insurance coverage.
Future compliance
The SPF reiterated that heavy vehicles exceeding 12,000kg and public service vehicles over 10,000kg are also subject to the speed limiter mandate. Furthermore, lorries registered on or after January 1, 2018, with a maximum laden weight between 5,001kg and 12,000kg, have a compliance deadline of January 1, 2027. Owners are urged to arrange for installations immediately to avoid further enforcement action.