Effectiveness of Deterrent Measures in Coping with Rise in Speeding Violations

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Home Affairs in view of the increase in speeding violations in 2024 compared with 2023 (a) whether the Ministry can elaborate on the effectiveness of existing deterrent measures; and (b) what factors have contributed to the rise in speeding violations despite current enforcement efforts.

The increase in speeding violations in 2024 was partly due to Traffic Police's (TP's) enhanced enforcement, including through the progressive activation of the speed enforcement function on red-light cameras (RLCs). We do not rule out that it may also be due to drivers generally speeding more.

We will, therefore, have to continue and in fact double down on public education, to reinforce in drivers an attitude of safety, responsibility and compliance with the law. In addition, we will make it more punitive for those who persist in speeding and endanger the lives of others. TP will activate the speed enforcement function on more RLCs in 2025 and further increase enforcement on the roads. We also plan to increase the demerit points and composition sums for speeding offences from 1 January 2026.