Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Effectiveness of Measures that Deter Reckless or Dangerous Driving

Questions:

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether there has been a continuing increase in the number of serious road traffic accidents after the first half of 2023 including accidents with fatalities; and (b) if so, and in light of recent fatal accidents including the accident in Tampines on 22 April 2024, whether the Traffic Police intends to review and enhance existing measures to reduce the incidence of serious or fatal road traffic accidents, including enhancing existing penalties under the Road Traffic Act 1961.

Mr Leong Mun Wai: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the sentences currently being imposed for offences relating to reckless or dangerous driving are sufficient deterrents; and (b) if not, whether the existing sentencing guidelines can be recalibrated to deter such offences more effectively.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law:

1. Members may wish to refer to our reply made during yesterday’s sitting (7 May 2024), on the measures to address road safety