Singapore legislation

Clause 38

of Road Traffic Ordinance

Clause 38

Power to inspect premises

(1)

Any police officer may, for the purpose of examining any vehicle in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Ordinance has been committed, enter at any time any place in which he suspects that such vehicle is kept.

(2)

Any police officer in conducting an investigation into any seizable offence in connection with which a vehicle is suspected to be concerned may enter any place to search for and examine such vehicle.

(3)

If any person obstructs any officer in the exercise of his powers and duty under this section, such person shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance. [36]