Speeding Offences and Accidents Attributed to Larger Vehicles

Mr David Ong asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs what is the number of speeding offences and accidents attributed to vehicles of Class 4A and above over the last two years.

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Mr Teo Chee Hean: The number of heavy vehicle speeding violations detected increased from 584 in 2010 to 1,182 in 2011. However, this data must be seen against an increase in traffic enforcement operations against heavy vehicles in 2011.

In terms of accident statistics, in 2010, there were 246 accidents involving heavy vehicles, of which 163, or 66%, were at least partly attributable to heavy vehicle drivers. In 2011, there were 237 accidents involving heavy vehicles, of which 131, or 55%, were at least partly attributable to heavy vehicle drivers. The accident situation has improved further this year with 49 such accidents recorded from January to June, as compared to 77 accidents over the same period in 2011.

The Traffic Police takes a tough enforcement stance against errant heavy vehicle drivers, given the potential of serious accidents involving such vehicles. At the same time, TP also engages relevant stakeholders, such as the heavy vehicle associations and the Singapore Road Safety Council, to raise road safety awareness amongst heavy vehicle drivers and improve their skills.

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