SINGAPORE: Singapore police have warned foreign motorists, including Malaysians who repeatedly ignore summonses, that they may be denied entry into the republic.
Singapore authorities recovered over S$619,000 (about RM2.2 million) in outstanding fines from 241 foreign motorists during a three-day enforcement blitz at its land checkpoints, earlier this month.
Malaysia-registered vehicles with outstanding summonses that entered the republic through the Johor-Singapore Causeway via its Woodland and Tuas land checkpoints were among those stopped.
Motorists who failed to settle previous fines for traffic, parking, and vehicular offences were stopped and had to pay their summonses before continuing with their journey.
In a statement, Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the operation was led by its traffic police, with the participation of Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Land Transport Authority, National Environment Agency, Housing and Development Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority.
They also warned that foreign motorists who repeatedly ignore summonses may be denied entry into Singapore.
“Singapore takes a serious view of foreign motorists who have committed offences and failed to pay their fines,” the statement read.
All motorists entering the republic must comply with Singapore’s traffic laws and vehicle emissions standards, it added.
Foreign motorists were also urged to check for unpaid fines via www.axs.com.sg before entering Singapore.
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