First-time offenders convicted of drink driving can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to S$10,000. - Photo: Singapore Police Force
SINGAPORE: Fourteen motorists aged between 27 and 62, including one man who is a repeat offender, are facing drink-driving charges, the police said in a statement on Wednesday (June 19).
The motorists, who will appear in court on June 20, were arrested between January and May when they failed the breathalyser tests during routine police checks.
The man with an earlier conviction was stopped for checks at a police roadblock on Jan 17.
He was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
If convicted, the 62-year-old man will be given a mandatory jail sentence. He was previously convicted of drink driving in 2013.
First-time offenders convicted of drink driving can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to S$10,000. Repeat offenders can be jailed for up to two years and fined up to S$20,000.
Additionally, offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
The police advised motorists not to drive if they intend to consume alcohol, as driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous.
“Instead, they should opt for alternative forms of transport, such as taking a taxi or private hire vehicle, public transport, engaging the service of a valet, or designating a sober friend or family member to send them home.” - The Straits Times/ANN
