SINGAPORE, Dec 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Singapore Police Force has expressed concern, over a surge in drunk driving cases, with 180 cases recorded in 2023, the highest annual figure since 2014.
In the first 10 months of 2024, 142 drunk driving accidents were reported, including 10 fatal crashes, according to police.
In response, authorities conducted a two-day islandwide operation from Friday to Saturday, targeting drunk driving offenses.
Last Saturday, police set up roadblocks on the Central Expressway, resulting in the arrest of 12 motorists, 11 for drunk driving and one for driving without a valid license and insurance coverage.– NNN-XINHUA