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A TOTAL of 24 motorists were prosecuted by Singapore Customs (SC) last year for tampering with their fuel gauges. This is a steep increase from the four cases in 2008, according to an annual report released by SC on Monday. All 24 offenders in 2009 have been convicted and sentenced to fines and imprisonment, except for one case which is currently undergoing court proceedings. Under the law, Singapore-registered vehicles are required to have their fuel tanks at least three-quarter tank full when entering Malaysia. Reports show that offenders commonly install fuel gauge altering devices into their vehicles. These devices are activated by remote control to augment the fuel readings before passing through checkpoints. Motorists caught tampering with fuel gauges to provide false readings are liable on conviction to fines not exceeding $5000 and/or a jail term lasting up to 12 months.
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A TOTAL of 24 motorists were prosecuted by Singapore Customs (SC) last year for tampering with their fuel gauges. This is a steep increase from the four cases in 2008, according to an annual report released by SC on Monday. All 24 offenders in 2009 have been convicted and sentenced to fines and imprisonment, except for one case which is currently undergoing court proceedings. Under the law, Singapore-registered vehicles are required to have their fuel tanks at least three-quarter tank full when entering Malaysia. Reports show that offenders commonly install fuel gauge altering devices into their vehicles. These devices are activated by remote control to augment the fuel readings before passing through checkpoints. Motorists caught tampering with fuel gauges to provide false readings are liable on conviction to fines not exceeding $5000 and/or a jail term lasting up to 12 months.
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