17 summoned each year for failing to give way to emergency vehicles
POSTED: 14 May 2013 12:14 AM
Traffic police in Singapore (photo: Francine Lim, channelnewsasia.com)
SINGAPORE: An average of 17 summonses were issued each year over the past five years to motorists who failed to give way to emergency vehicles
This update was provided by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean in a written reply to MP for West Coast GRC Arthur Fong on Monday.
Mr Teo added that the traffic police have taken enforcement action against the motorist who blocked an ambulance on 14 March 2013 based on a video recording.
However he added that notwithstanding this incident, most motorists are generally considerate and do give way to emergency vehicles when required.
Mr Teo said the situation will be monitored closely and stricter penalties may be imposed if the situation warrants it.
- CNA/jc
