What is the most serious driving offence?
Driving offences and their punishments
- Minor offences. Most of the driving offences that can be treated with a FPN are classed as ‘minor’.
- Major offences. The most serious of offences, including driving while under the influence of alcohol or dangerous driving, will be dealt with at magistrates’ court.
How long is a driving offence in court?
You do not have to be served with the Court papers within 6 months, the Police merely have to start the process in that time. Consequently, it may be 7-8 months from the offence before you actually attend Court.
When to serve a summons for traffic court?
If the Summons is for driving without due care following an accident, there is no need to serve a Notice. Does the 6 months start from the date of the offence or from the date the Defendant is identified? For the vast majority of offences, it is from the date of the offence.
Where do I go to court for a traffic offence?
The vast majority of motoring offences are dealt with by way of a Summons which will be heard in the Magistrates’ Court. Upon receipt of the Summons, you will normally be given 3 options:
What is a serious traffic offence in Singapore?
Serious traffic offences may include driving rashly or negligently, and are classified as arrestable offences under the Penal Code (unlike minor traffic offences without an offer of composition).
Are there any decided cases of road traffic offences?
There are many decided cases on various aspects of the provisions – see Wilkinson’s Road Traffic Offences 28th Ed. from 2-196 to 2-221 for a full commentary. Many road traffic offences are purely summary and in most cases proceedings are taken by way of the laying of an information and the issue of a summons.
How is a summons served for a traffic violation?
Another way to be served for a traffic violation is by way of a summons. A summons takes the place of an actual arrest, and instead of being arrested, being taken to jail, and then released on promise to appear in court, all these steps are passed. You are simply summoned to court to face your charges.
What’s the difference between a summons and a ticket?
Summons Another way to be served for a traffic violation is by way of a summons. A summons takes the place of an actual arrest, and instead of being arrested, being taken to jail, and then released on promise to appear in court, all these steps are passed. You are simply summoned to court to face your charges.
Can a summons be issued for reckless driving?
A summons is usually issued for motor vehicle offenses including reckless driving or evading responsibility. Finally, it is possible to be arrested for motor vehicle offenses. These could include DUIs, evading responsibility, hit-and-run charges, and risk of injury to a minor.
What’s the difference between a summons and arrest?
A summons takes the place of an actual arrest, and instead of being arrested, being taken to jail, and then released on promise to appear in court, all these steps are passed. You are simply summoned to court to face your charges.