Chapter 5 of 518% of exam
Alcohol & Penalties
Drink driving and distraction carry serious penalties in Singapore.
Drink driving
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 ml of breath (80 mg per 100 ml of blood). Exceeding it can bring a fine, imprisonment and disqualification.
Demerit points
Under the driver improvement system, offences add demerit points; a probationary driver who reaches the threshold has the licence revoked and must re-qualify.
Distraction
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is an offence carrying a fine and demerit points. Keep your attention on the road.