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By Lin Jiamei, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 14 January 2010 2238 hrs
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SINGAPORE : Four motorists were busted after they allegedly tried to tamper with their fuel gauges using a remote control.
The four Singaporeans are the first to be charged for such an offence this year.
According to the Singapore Customs, two of them had used a device to change the fuel gauge reading at the customs.
They have since pleaded guilty for not having the minimum amount of petrol in their vehicles' fuel tanks when leaving Singapore as well as giving false information to customs officers.
They were each fined S$500 and jailed for two weeks.
Court proceedings are ongoing for the remaining two.
Under the law, Singapore-registered cars must have at least three-quarters tank of petrol when leaving Singapore.
Last year, Singapore Customs prosecuted 24 people for tampering with the fuel gauges on their vehicles.
The offence carries a penalty of a fine not exceeding S$5,000 and a jail term not exceeding 12 months. - CNA /ls
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