Traffic Police adds black motorcycles to fleet

The familiar whites of a Traffic Police (TP) motorcycle in your rear view mirror could now be black, The Straits Times reported. The force recently introduced black motorcycles to its fleet as part of its enhanced enforcement operations against errant motorists, according to a police spokesman. It is believed that the black motorcycles will be used for specific operations, including catching motorists who use their mobile devices while driving.

Due to operational concerns, the police were unable to provide more details regarding the new bikes. Meanwhile, photos of the TP's new motorcycle, described by netizens as stealthy with its matte black finish, have been making their rounds online last week. A photograph of one of the machines was featured on an online road safety community, and has been shared over 1,600 times with more than 100 comments from Facebook users.

A total of 3,011 motorists, or at least eight a day, were caught last year for this, TP figures showed. Varying the colours of enforcement vehicles, in an apparent bid to blend in with regular traffic, has been employed by other traffic authorities around the world.