PUBLISHED ONAugust 15, 2026 6:40 AMBYSean LerA total of 13 motorists were caught for various traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over the National Day long weekend.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Saturday (Aug 15) that stepped-up operations, conducted between Aug 6 and 10, were intended to detect and deter motorists who had committed traffic offences, engaged in queue cutting and displayed other dangerous road behaviour.
According to ICA, the offences committed at the departure lanes included crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns, stopping in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience, and queue cutting.
Of these, 11 vehicles were directed to make a U-turn and re-queue, while two drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were subjected to entry ban into Singapore for offences including crossing double white lines and queue cutting.
10 of the 13 motorists were referred to the Traffic Police for further action.
The authority reminded motorists that it takes a "very serious stance" against motorists who violate traffic laws or do not comply with its officers’ instructions at the checkpoints, thereby compromising the safety of other motorists.
"We will not hesitate to take firm actions against them," ICA added.
In an advisory on Aug 3, ICA had reminded motorists to cooperate with its officers, observe lane discipline and following traffic rules.
It also warned that those caught queue cutting will be re-directed to re-queue at the back of the line.
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