JURONG TOWN (Excessive speeding by drivers of earth-carrying lorries)

Mr Ho Kah Leong asked the Minister for Defence what steps the Police are taking to curb excessive speeding by some drivers of earth-carrying lorries in Jurong Town, as such drivers are endangering the lives of other road-users.

The Minister for Defence (Mr Lim Kim San): Mr Speaker, Sir, action has been and is being taken by the Traffic Police against drivers of earth-carrying lorries for excessive speeding in Jurong Town. During the period 1st January, 1969, to 13th May, 1969, a total of 777 such cases were reported and the offenders have been dealt with. Similarly, action has been and is being taken against drivers of other types of vehicles for excessive speeding in Jurong Town. During the same period mentioned above, the following were reported by the Traffic Police and have been dealt with, namely, cars, 394; taxis, 70; vans, 74; motorcycles, 619.