Stricter demerit points system for motorists from 2027
Singapore is tightening its demerit point system for motorists starting January 1, 2027, by lowering the threshold for license suspension. The move aims to curb rising road fatalities and injuries by imposing stricter penalties and longer suspension periods for traffic violations.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects a government response to deteriorating road safety statistics and aims to enforce stricter behavioral standards for drivers.
Under this new regime, a non-probationary motorist who beats a red light (12 points) while speeding (six points) will be suspended immediately.
Listen Summarise The demerit point threshold for non-probationary motorists will drop from 24 points to 18 and for probationary motorists from 13 to 12 from Jan 1, 2027. Suspension periods will increase, starting at four months for the first instance, with longer suspensions for repeat offenders. A one-time demerit point deduction will occur on Dec 31, to ease the transition. AI generated
SINGAPORE – From Jan 1, 2027, the maximum number of demerit points a motorist is allowed to accumulate within 24 months before being suspended will be reduced from 24 to 18.
For probationary motorists, the threshold within their 12-month probation period will be reduced from 13 demerit points to 12.
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