SG Traffic Police to review legal alcohol limit for driving

In a parliament session on 5 March 2025, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced that the Traffic Police (TP) will be reviewing the maximum allowable breath and blood alcohol concentrations in a bid to curb and prevent drink driving.

This comes amidst a rising number of offenders whilst under the influence. Currently, the maximum limit is 35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, or 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. In TP's annual statistics, 1,778 people were caught drink driving in 2024, an increase of 1,663 people from 2023.

First-time offenders may face a fine of $2,000 to $10,000, up to 12 months in jail, or both. Second-time offenders may face a fine of $5,000 to $20,000, up to two years in jail, or both. Repeat offenders may also face harsher penalties. The court may also disqualify offenders from driving.

According to TP's annual statistics release, there were more than 100,720 cases of speeding violations in 2024, more than double as compared to 2023.

In addition, according to The Straits Times, TP announced in February 2025 that in a bid to tackle such speeding offences, composition fines for such offences will be increased by between $50 and $150, with demerit points increasing by up to six points, from 1 January 2026.