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Alcohol & Penalties

The prescribed legal drink-drive limit in Singapore is a breath alcohol level not exceeding:

  • a.50 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
  • b.35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath (equivalent to 80 mg per 100 ml of blood)
  • c.10 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
  • d.There is no limit

It is an offence to drive with more than 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 ml of breath, or 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. (Basic Theory of Driving, drink driving)

Alcohol & Penalties

Under the demerit points (driver improvement) system, a new driver on probation who accumulates too many demerit points will:

  • a.Receive a cash reward
  • b.Have the points cancelled automatically
  • c.Only get a warning letter
  • d.Have their driving licence revoked and need to re-take tests

A probationary driver who reaches the demerit threshold during probation has the licence revoked and must re-qualify. (Basic Theory of Driving, demerit points)

Alcohol & Penalties

If you are convicted of drink driving in Singapore, you can expect:

  • a.A fine, possible imprisonment and disqualification from driving
  • b.A verbal reminder only
  • c.No penalty for a first offence
  • d.Only a parking ticket

Drink driving carries heavy penalties including fines, possible jail and disqualification from holding a licence. (Basic Theory of Driving, penalties)

Alcohol & Penalties

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Singapore is:

  • a.Allowed if you drive slowly
  • b.Allowed at traffic lights
  • c.An offence that carries a fine and demerit points
  • d.Only banned for motorcyclists

It is an offence to hold or use a mobile device while driving; it carries a fine and demerit points. (Basic Theory of Driving, driver distraction)

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