2 men caught for driving without valid licence to be charged in court, Singapore News

In another case, a 50-year-old motorist was stopped by a traffic police officer along Jurong West Street 73 at about 5.20am on April 14.

He did not have a valid driving licence, said police.

The man will be charged with driving without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.

First-time offenders who drive without a valid driving licence may be fined up to $10,000, jailed up to three years, or both.

Repeat offenders face a fine of up to $20,000 or a jail term of up to six years, or both.

For using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage, one could face a fine of up to $1,000 or up to three months jail, or both.

Meanwhile, the offence of using a deregistered vehicle carries a fine of up to $20,000, or an imprisonment term of up to two years, or both.

Repeat offenders may be fined up to $40,000, or jailed up to four years, or both.

The traffic police said it takes a serious view of those who drive without a valid driving licence or operate deregistered vehicles.

“Such reckless and irresponsible acts endanger the safety of the driver and other road users,” it stated.

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