91 deregistered vehicles impounded by LTA and police in September
Singapore authorities impounded 91 deregistered vehicles in September as part of a crackdown on illegal road usage. The government has tightened penalties and introduced new disposal requirements to improve road safety and prevent the misuse of unregistered vehicles.
Why it matters
The enforcement action highlights Singapore's strict regulatory approach to vehicle management and road safety compliance.
The maximum penalties for keeping or using unregistered or deregistered vehicles were raised in February 2026.
Listen Summarise 91 deregistered vehicles were impounded in September during a crackdown by LTA and police due to rising cases of deregistered vehicles used on Singapore roads. Penalties for using unregistered or deregistered vehicles increased in February 2026, with fines up to $20,000 and jail terms, doubled for repeat offenders. New measures include shorter disposal grace periods, prosecution for non-compliance, tighter export rules, and preventing risky individuals from registering vehicles to improve road safety and enforcement. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Ninety-one deregistered vehicles were impounded after an islandwide crackdown in September, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the police said in a joint statement on Oct 5.
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