Oral Reply to Parliamentary Question on Complaints about Noisy Vehicles and Traffic Enforcement in Yishun, by Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development

Question:

Er Dr Lee Bee Wah: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) in the last three years, how many complaints has the Traffic Police received about noisy vehicles; (b) how many of these pertain to Nee Soon South; (c) whether there are adequate speed cameras installed in the areas; and (d) whether the Traffic Police will step up enforcement along Yishun Ave 1 and Yishun Street 51 especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Answer:

1. From 2017 to 2019, the Traffic Police received 147 pieces of feedback on noise generated by speeding vehicles. Of these, 11 pertained to Nee Soon South.

2. In response to feedback on speeding in Nee Soon South, including along Yishun Ave 1 and Yishun Street 51, TP has stepped up its enforcement operations. Also, there are now three speed cameras in the area; the latest was installed in March 2019 towards Yishun Avenue 8.

3. TP will continue to monitor the situation in Nee Soon South, and further adjust its operations as needed.