In Singapore, the scourge of drink driving continues to claim lives and shatter families. Year after year, the statistics tell a grim tale: thousands of accidents, and hundreds of deaths, all preventable. It's not just about the numbers; it's about the lives lost, the families left behind, and the futures stolen.

Current Scenario

From 2010 to 2024, Singapore has witnessed a staggering number of drink driving cases, road accidents, and fatalities. Despite efforts to curb this menace, the penalties for drink driving remain insufficient. Currently, offenders face a ban for a few years, but this is not enough. The current penalty fails to address the severity of the crime and does little to deter repeat offenders.

The Argument for Change

Drink-driving is not an accident; it is a choice, a choice that can result in devastating consequences. It is a form of premeditated murder where individuals knowingly put the lives of others at risk. To combat this, we need stricter deterrent measures.

Proposed Solution: Lifetime Ban

To truly prevent drink driving and protect innocent lives, can we propose a lifetime ban on offenders? This measure would send a clear message that drink driving will not be tolerated in Singapore. It would also serve as a strong deterrent, reducing the likelihood of repeat offenses.

Impact and Benefits

Implementing a lifetime ban would not only save lives but also reduce the emotional and financial burden on families affected by drink driving accidents. It would create safer roads for all and promote responsible driving habits. Additionally, it would align Singapore with international best practices, where stricter penalties have proven effective in reducing drink driving incidents.

Call to Action

We urge the Singaporean government to amend the existing laws and impose a lifetime ban on drink driving offenders. By doing so, we can prevent senseless tragedies, protect our communities, and ensure that those who choose to drink and drive face the full consequences of their actions.

Conclusion

The time for change is now. Let us come together to end the cycle of drink driving and make our roads safer for everyone. Sign this petition to show your support for a lifetime ban on drink driving offenders in Singapore. Together, we can save lives and spare families from the pain of losing their loved ones to this preventable crime.

Drink driving is not an accident, it is a choice. If somebody is making that choice to hurt others, please keep that person away from the steering wheel for life! 

Why is this a never-ending menace? 

Don’t you think it is high time to put a brake on drink driving?

Whether a lifetime driving ban is a good solution?

If you think yes, please sign the petition and share this with others. 

Road safety is a shared responsibility and no more lives to be crushed under the influence of alcohol on Singapore roads.

ACT NOW!

 

Please look at some of the recent cases extracted from the news.

https://mothership.sg/2023/05/bluesg-sengkang-accident/

https://mothership.sg/2022/12/geylang-accident-lok-lok/

https://mothership.sg/2022/09/buangkok-green-lorry-delivery-rider/

https://mothership.sg/2022/12/driver-arrested-drink-driving-cyclist-died/

https://mothership.sg/2021/12/tampines-junction-drink-driving-accident-death/

https://mothership.sg/2023/05/car-skid-upper-thomson-drain/

https://mothership.sg/2021/03/drink-driving-convertible-braddell/

https://mothership.sg/2023/10/run-away-from-police-lavender/

https://mothership.sg/2023/08/motorists-charged-drink-driving/

https://mothership.sg/2022/05/woman-crashes-mercedes-benz-fairmont-hotel-suspected-drink-driving/

https://mothership.sg/2019/10/singapore-cte-drink-driving-video/

https://mothership.sg/2023/11/drink-driving-offences-singapore-arrested/

https://mothership.sg/2020/07/ferrari-driver-accident-tumble/

https://mothership.sg/2024/03/car-in-motorcycle-lane-woodlands-checkpoint/

https://mothership.sg/2023/02/suspected-drink-driving-cte-accident/

https://mothership.sg/2023/10/tampines-avenue-1-accident-driver-jailed/

https://mothership.sg/2023/02/drink-driving-crash-jurong-west-central-1/

https://mothership.sg/2023/10/drink-driving-arrested-2023/

https://mothership.sg/2023/04/jurong-west-driver-arrested-drink-driving/

https://mothership.sg/2023/07/12-men-charged-drink-driving/

https://mothership.sg/2024/04/man-teens-injured-car-accident-driver-arrested-drink-driving/

https://mothership.sg/2023/12/drink-driving-enforcement-blitz/

https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20240424_Twenty_Motorists_To_Be_Charged_With_Drink_Driving

https://mothership.sg/2023/11/tampines-driver-appeal-worst-recent-memory/

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-man-who-drove-drunk-and-treated-road-like-grand-prix-driving-circuit-killing-1-injuring-6

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/road-accidents-linked-to-drink-driving-up-again-with-return-of-nightlife-activities

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/drunk-man-who-drove-ambulance-before-crashing-it-on-sle-gets-2-years-jail-10-year-driving-ban

https://mothership.sg/2024/04/12-year-old-hit-by-car-driver-arrested/