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91 deregistered vehicles impounded as LTA, SPF step up island-wide enforcement
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Merzsam Singkee , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A total of 91 vehicles were impounded during a recent enforcement operation. The number of reported cases of deregistered vehicles has risen sharply, more than tripling in one year.
Authorities have taken action against vehicles that are not properly registered or insured. A total of 91 vehicles were impounded during a recent enforcement operation. This effort is part of a larger crackdown on the use of unregistered or deregistered vehicles.
Penalties for keeping or using such vehicles were increased earlier in the year. First-time offenders now face significant fines and possible imprisonment, with even harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
The number of reported cases of deregistered vehicles has risen sharply, more than tripling in one year. For more information on this issue and the enforcement efforts, further details are available.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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