Singapore legislation

Regulation 3

of Air Navigation (99 — Breath Testing for Alcohol) Regulations 2019

Regulation 3

Pilot may be required to undergo breath test

Subregulation 1

An approved tester may require a pilot to undergo a breath test at a time and place specified by the approved tester, where the approved tester has reasonable cause to believe that the pilot is operating, or is about to operate, a relevant aircraft for an applicable flight.

Subregulation 2

For the purposes of paragraph (1), the approved tester must serve a written notice on the pilot.

Subregulation 3

A pilot who is given a notice under paragraph (2) —

(a)

must comply with the notice to undergo a breath test; and

(b)

must not perform, or purport to be available to perform, any function or duty in the capacity of a pilot of a relevant aircraft, unless the pilot —

(i)

has completed the breath test; and

(ii)

is not given a notice of unfitness as a result.

Subregulation 4

A pilot who contravenes paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

(b)

for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.