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If found guilty of driving under the influence of a drug under Section 67(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the suspect may face a fine ranging from S$2,000 (US$1,549) to S$10,000, or a jail term of up to 12 months, or both. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If convicted of dangerous driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the suspect could be fined up to S$5,000, be jailed up to 12 months, or both. When grievous hurt is caused, the offence carries an imprisonment term up to five years. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.<\/p>\n
The offence of driving without due care and attention under Section 65(1)(a) carries a fine of up to S$1,500, or imprisonment term of up to six months, or both. When hurt is caused, it carries a fine of up to S$2,500, or imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. For grievous hurt, the offence carries a fine up to S$5,000, a jail term up to two years, or both.<\/p>\n
The offence of furnishing false information under Section 177(2)(a) of the Penal Code 1871 carries a fine, or a jail term of up to three years, or both.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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