Singapore legislation

Regulation 22

of Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations

Regulation 22

Restriction of motor vehicles on roads

Subregulation 1

The Director-General may, with the approval of the Minister, by order prohibit or restrict the use of motor vehicles of any specified class or description and either generally or during particular hours on any roads in Singapore if the Director-General is satisfied that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to safeguard public health from excessive levels of air pollution.

Subregulation 2

Subject to paragraph (3), any person who uses or causes or permits to be used any vehicle in contravention of any order made under paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 3

Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the use of any motor vehicle to convey any sick or injured person in the case of a medical emergency.