Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Whether Traffic Police Will, Upon Request, Investigate Vehicular Accidents Without Injuries

Question:

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs whether Traffic Police will investigate, upon request, vehicular accidents without injuries, in case some parties involved in the accidents deliberately choose not to cooperate in the insurance claims process.


Answer:

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

1. Police resources are very tight, and need to be focused on investigating criminal offences and ensuring law and order. They should not be asked to deal with civil matters like insurance claim disputes where there are no injuries.