DEREGISTERED VEHICLES
To further strengthen controls over the disposal of deregistered vehicles so they do not end up on Singapore’s roads, the Bill would implement an authorised exporter scheme, which requires deregistered vehicles to be exported through LTA-authorised exporters.
It would also shorten the grace period for owners of deregistered vehicles to fulfil disposal requirements from one month to 14 days.
The Bill would also ensure that offenders remain liable for prosecution for as long as they fail to fulfil the respective disposal requirements.
The proposed law would also empower the government to prevent new or used vehicles from being registered by or transferred to high-risk individuals who are at risk of failing to dispose of the vehicles when they are deregistered.
Furthermore, it would criminalise the sale or supply of deregistered vehicles with the knowledge that, or reckless as to whether, the vehicle will be kept or used on Singapore’s roads.
“The government takes a strong stance against any persons using, keeping, buying or selling of deregistered vehicles for unlawful purposes,” MOT said.
“Vehicle owners must ensure that deregistered vehicles are disposed of promptly and in accordance with LTA’s requirements. Firm enforcement action will be taken against offenders who fail to comply with the respective requirements.”
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