Largely Insufficient Compliance with Speed Limiters on Lorries by December 2025 Deadline, Reports Traffic Police
It's come to light that nearly 9 in 10 lorries required to sport speed limiters by the start of next year have failed to comply with the rule, according to the traffic police.
Lorries with a maximum laden weight ranging from 3,501 kg to 12,000 kg have been subject to this mandatory requirement since January last year. These speed limiters ensure these behemoths cruise at a steady 60 kmh.
Over 17,000 eligible lorries have to buckle down, installing these devices across four phases. Lorry owners were given varied deadlines to toe the line, with those who registered before 2018 being granted more leeway.
Older models weighing between 5,001 kg and 12,000 kg have until January 1, 2026, to whip up their speed limiter installation, while lighter models between 3,501 kg and 5,000 kg will have to wait until July 1, 2026, to do same.
Lorries registered on or after 2018 in the heavier category need to install speed limiters by January 1, 2027, while their lighter counterparts have a slightly later deadline, till July 1, 2027.
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- As of recent reports, over 90% of the required lorries in Singapore have still not complied with the mandatory speed limiter installation.
- Lorries registered before January 1, 2018, with a maximum laden weight of 5,001 kg to 12,000 kg have until January 1, 2026, to comply.
- Lorries registered after January 1, 2018, or those with a weight between 3,501 kg and 5,000 kg have different deadlines for compliance[1][5]. However, no specific breakdown in compliance rates between pre- and post-2018 registrations is available.
[1] Link to the original article
[5] Link to another relevant article providing additional insights on the issue
The industry regulation for lorries in Singapore has been quite slow to adapt, with over 90% not complying with the mandatory speed limiter installation as of recent reports. In the realm of finance, it is crucial for the transportation sector to ensure these changes are implemented to prevent potential penalties and promote road safety, particularly in the automotive industry.
