🔥 Trending Singapore Cracks Down on Lorry Speed Limiters: Enforcement Begins in July

Singapore has implemented new mandatory speed limiter regulations for lorries to enhance road safety. These regulations involve specific deadlines, vehicle categories, and enforcement measures ³⁴.

Overview of the Regulations

The Traffic Police (TP) announced the mandatory installation of speed limiters for certain lorries in November 2023 ³. The regulations have been rolled out in phases, with active enforcement beginning in January 2026 ⁴⁸.

Key Requirements and Deadlines

The regulations primarily target lorries based on their Maximum Laden Weight (MLW) and registration date.

Affected Vehicles

Speed limiters are mandatory for lorries with an MLW between 3,500 kg and 12,000 kg ³⁷.

Phased Implementation and Deadlines

The implementation of these regulations has been structured with different deadlines:

• January 2025: Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) requirements began ⁸.
• January 2026: Active enforcement commenced for lorry owners who missed the initial speed limiter installation deadline ⁴⁸.
• July 1, 2026: This was a significant statutory deadline for the installation of speed limiters ¹⁶. As of this date, approximately 1.1% of affected lorries had not submitted records of speed limiter installation ⁶.
• 2027: Deadlines for existing fleets are expected ⁸.

Enforcement and Penalties

The authorities have been actively enforcing these regulations, with penalties for non-compliance.

Enforcement Operations

The Traffic Police conduct island-wide enforcement operations to check for compliance. For example, between July 1 and 2, 2026, TP officers carried out checks at selected companies, focusing on lorries registered before January 1, 2018, and those with an MLW between 3,500 kg and 12,000 kg ⁶⁷.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Lorries found not to comply with the regulations face immediate action. During the July 2026 operations, two lorries were towed away for failing to install speed limiters by the statutory deadline ¹⁵⁷.

Increased Penalties

Maximum penalties for non-compliance are set to increase significantly. They can go up tenfold, from S$1,000 to S$10,000 ⁴.

Legislative Basis

The legal framework for these regulations is established under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Speed Limiters) (Amendment) Rules 2025, which were made under the powers conferred by section 6 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 ².