Offenders Face Fines of Up to $20,000 and/or Imprisonment
LTA is taking enforcement action against three persons for their alleged involvement in using deregistered vehicles in separate cases. Three men will be charged in court. The vehicles involved have since been impounded or disposed of.
2. These cases are part of LTA’s continued efforts to crack down on offences involving deregistered vehicles.
Case 1
3. A 56-year-old Singaporean man will be charged in court on 14 May 2026 for offences of abetting the use of deregistered vehicles, exhibiting forged identification marks, and permitting the use of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles.
Case 2
4. A 63-year-old male Singapore Permanent Resident will be charged in court on 4 June 2026 for, amongst others, offences of using and permitting the use of a deregistered vehicle. Investigations revealed that between 2024 and 2025, a deregistered vehicle had allegedly been used to cross Singapore’s land checkpoints on multiple occasions.
Case 3
5. A 62-year-old Singaporean man will be charged in court on 4 June 2026 for offences of using an unregistered vehicle, using a vehicle with a false identification mark, and using an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle. Investigations revealed that a deregistered vehicle had allegedly been used to cross Woodlands Checkpoint on numerous occasions between 2024 and 2025.
Stepping up enforcement against deregistered vehicles
6. LTA takes a firm stance against the unlawful use of deregistered vehicles and works closely with all relevant authorities, including the Singapore Police Force and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, to detect, investigate and take action against such offences. Since January 2026, we have investigated over 122 cases and seized 55 vehicles.
7. The use of deregistered vehicles poses serious risks to road safety as these vehicles do not have valid insurance and may not be roadworthy, potentially endangering motorists and other road users. From 27 February 2026, the maximum penalties for keeping or using unregistered or deregistered vehicles have also been substantially increased. First-time offenders may be fined up to $20,000 and/or imprisoned for up to two years, with penalties doubled for repeat offenders.
Responsibilities of vehicle owners upon deregistration
8. When deregistering a vehicle, owners should ensure that all necessary administrative processes are completed. For example, this may include transfer of ownership for trade-in prior to deregistration. Owners should also ensure that the buyer confirms the transfer transaction on LTA’s OneMotoring website.
9. For vehicles handled by dealers for export, owners should ensure they obtain the relevant disposal documents for submission to LTA. Where such vehicles are found to be misused, LTA will refer to the last registered owner for investigations.
10. Vehicle owners are reminded to ensure that their vehicles remain compliant with regulations. Members of the public may report any suspected use of deregistered vehicles via OneMotoring or the OneService App.
