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Speed and Alcohol Limits
- 1/13Legal consequence of a first-time drink driving offence in Singapore.
Singapore imposes significant penalties on first-time drink driving offenders to emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence. A mandatory 1-year license disqualification also applies.
Legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Singapore.
Exceeding this blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in Singapore can result in a drink driving charge. This is the threshold for legal enforcement.
Legal breath alcohol limit in Singapore.
This is the legal limit for the concentration of alcohol in a driver’s breath in Singapore. Exceeding this can lead to a drink driving charge.
If a driver’s alcohol level is below the legal limit in Singapore.
Even if the BAC or breath alcohol level is within the legal limits, Singaporean law allows for charges if a driver exhibits signs of intoxication that impair their ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Mandatory consequence for any drink driving conviction in Singapore.
Regardless of whether it’s a first or subsequent offense, a minimum one-year driving license disqualification is a mandatory penalty upon conviction for drink driving in Singapore.
Consequence for repeated drink driving offenders in Singapore.
Singapore has stricter penalties for those who repeatedly drive under the influence, including a mandatory imprisonment term not exceeding one year, to deter recidivism.
General speed limit on roads in Singapore (unless stated otherwise).
This is the standard speed limit that applies to most roads in Singapore unless specific traffic signs indicate a different limit. Drivers should always be vigilant for posted signs.
Speed limit in Singapore School Zones.
The speed limit is reduced to 40 km/h in School Zones on any day between 6:30 am - 7:45 am, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, and 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, as well as when a school event is indicated by flashing lights on the school zone sign.
Speed limit in Singapore Silver Zones.
When the beginning of a Silver Zone is marked by traffic signs, the speed limit within that zone is 30 km/h.
Speed limit in Singapore "Friendly Streets" zones.
In zones demarcated as "Friendly Streets" by specific entry and exit traffic signs, the speed limit is 40 km/h.
General speed limits on most Expressways in Singapore.
The speed limit on most expressways in Singapore is either 80 km/h or 90 km/h. Drivers must always observe the posted speed limit signs on expressways.
Consequences for speeding in Singapore.
Singapore has penalties for exceeding the posted speed limits, which can include monetary fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense.
Vehicles exempt from Singapore’s general speed limit regulations.
These emergency and essential service vehicles are exempt when complying with speed limits is likely to hinder their immediate response to emergencies or the execution of their duties.