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Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) (Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix — General Exemption) Notification 2026
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reg 1Citation and period in force
This Notification is the Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) (Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix — General Exemption) Notification 2026.
This Notification is in force for the period between 7 October 2026 and 31 December 2028 (both dates inclusive).
Subregulation 1
This Notification is the Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) (Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix — General Exemption) Notification 2026.
Subregulation 2
This Notification is in force for the period between 7 October 2026 and 31 December 2028 (both dates inclusive).
Subregulation 1
In this Notification —
“buggy” means any electrically operated four‑wheeled lightweight vehicle intended for short distance commuting;
“Map 1 designated road”, in relation to a specified event, means any road —
that is delineated by the grey‑coloured lines in Map 1 set out in the Schedule; and
in respect of which a permit mentioned in section 143(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 is granted authorising the use of the road for the conduct of the specified event;
“Map 2 designated road”, in relation to a specified event, means any road —
that is delineated by the grey‑coloured lines in Map 2 set out in the Schedule; and
in respect of which a permit mentioned in section 143(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 is granted authorising the use of the road for the conduct of the specified event;
“official label” means any official label issued by —
the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry;
Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.;
the Singapore Police Force; or
the Singapore Tourism Board;
“Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.” means the company incorporated under the Companies Act 1967 as Singapore GP Pte. Ltd. (UEN 200707649N);
“specified event” means any event that satisfies both of the following conditions:
the event is one of the following events organised by Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.:
the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Formula One World Championship;
the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix;
the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia;
the FIA Track Test;
the F1 Academy;
any other event, held in connection with the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, involving the use of one or more motor vehicles on a Map 1 designated road;
a permit mentioned in section 143(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 is granted authorising the use of one or more roads for the conduct of the event;
“specified trackjet” means —
the motor vehicle bearing the foreign registration number BKU6672; or
any other motor vehicle that —
is designed or adapted to clean or treat the surface of a motor racing circuit using a high‑pressure water‑jet system; and
displays an official label;
“unregistered event vehicle” means a motor vehicle (other than a buggy or a specified trackjet) that —
is intended for use in connection with a specified event; and
is not registered under the Road Traffic Act 1961.
Subregulation 2
In this Notification, a road or any part of a road is closed to traffic if the road or part of the road is closed to traffic pursuant to a police order issued under section 143(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
reg 3Exemption for unregistered event vehicle
Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, an unregistered event vehicle when it is used for the purpose of a specified event on a Map 1 designated road in relation to the specified event.
Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies —
if Singapore GP Pte. Ltd. authorises the use of the unregistered event vehicle for the specified event;
if there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the unregistered event vehicle; and
when the Map 1 designated road is closed to traffic in connection with the specified event.
In sub‑paragraph (2)(b), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of an unregistered event vehicle, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that unregistered event vehicle, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that unregistered event vehicle, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that unregistered event vehicle in Singapore.
Subregulation 1
Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, an unregistered event vehicle when it is used for the purpose of a specified event on a Map 1 designated road in relation to the specified event.
Subregulation 2
Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies —
if Singapore GP Pte. Ltd. authorises the use of the unregistered event vehicle for the specified event;
if there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the unregistered event vehicle; and
when the Map 1 designated road is closed to traffic in connection with the specified event.
Subregulation 3
In sub‑paragraph (2)(b), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of an unregistered event vehicle, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that unregistered event vehicle, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that unregistered event vehicle, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that unregistered event vehicle in Singapore.
reg 4Exemption for buggy
Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a buggy when it is used for the purpose of a specified event on any Map 2 designated road in relation to the specified event.
Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies if —
the buggy displays an official label;
the buggy is driven by an individual who possesses a valid Class 3, 3A, 3C or 3CA driving licence granted under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licences) Rules (R 27);
the Map 2 designated road is closed to traffic in connection with the specified event;
there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the buggy; and
the risk under the policy of insurance mentioned in sub‑paragraph (d) is assumed by an insurer who, at the time the policy is issued, is lawfully carrying on an insurance business in Singapore.
In sub‑paragraph (2)(d), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of a buggy, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that buggy, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that buggy, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that buggy in Singapore.
Subregulation 1
Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a buggy when it is used for the purpose of a specified event on any Map 2 designated road in relation to the specified event.
Subregulation 2
Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies if —
the buggy displays an official label;
the buggy is driven by an individual who possesses a valid Class 3, 3A, 3C or 3CA driving licence granted under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licences) Rules (R 27);
the Map 2 designated road is closed to traffic in connection with the specified event;
there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the buggy; and
the risk under the policy of insurance mentioned in sub‑paragraph (d) is assumed by an insurer who, at the time the policy is issued, is lawfully carrying on an insurance business in Singapore.
Subregulation 3
In sub‑paragraph (2)(d), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of a buggy, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that buggy, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that buggy, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that buggy in Singapore.