Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Regulations on Decals Resembling Police or Government Agency Vehicles

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether vehicles are allowed to don decals designed to have a similar look as police vehicles or any other vehicles that look like they originate from a Government agency; and 

b.     if this is not allowed, what are the regulations that prohibit such decals from being used on vehicles.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     Vehicles are generally not allowed to don decals that result in them resembling vehicles from the Government agencies. This is to avoid misleading members of the public. For example, the unauthorised use of the Land Transport Authority’s symbol is prohibited under section 42 of the Land Transport Authority of Singapore Act 1995. The unauthorised use of Police insignia, which includes the affixing of Police logos or symbols on vehicles, with the intent to impersonate a Police officer, is also prohibited under section 120A of the Police Force Act 2004.