Source: Javwong
The number of drink-driving cases and imprisonment sentences meted out in Singapore have risen tremendously. In 2011, there were 520 drink-driving cases in which 14 were given imprisonment sentences. In 2016, this increased to 1,340 cases in which 187 were given imprisonment sentences.
If you are convicted of drink-driving, you are liable to a fine of between $2,000 and $10,000 and/or up to 1 year’s jail for a first-time offence.
Repeat offenders face fines of between $5,000 and $20,000 and up to 2 years’ jail. If drink driving causes harm, penalties will be higher.
Offenders will also be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence for at least 2 years (or at least 5 years for repeat offenders).
