MHA To Review Definition Of �animals� In Traffic Law

OUR VIEWS FOR THE NEED TO UPDATE THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT

We were recently interviewed by TODAY and Channel 8, on our views for the need to update our Road Traffic Act.

It is a timely and positive move, to include more animals as the current act covers mainly farm animals and dogs.

We feel that road users should render assistance, when it is reasonable and safe, regardless of the species of animals.

As such, an update of the current Road Traffic Act will not only raise awareness but it will also educate road users of their responsibilities.

Many times, the animals that are involved in hit and run situations, are often left unattended and many are left to suffer the consequences such as broken limbs, internal injuries and even death.

If you witness a hit and run incident or are involved in an accident involving animals, do contact us on our 24 hour hotline 6287 5355 ext 9.

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-review-definition-animals-traffic-law

Here�s a recap of our interview with Channel 8 http://video.toggle.sg/en/tv-show/news/may-2016-ch-8-news-tonight/tue-10-may-2016/402184 [segment begins at 7:08 minutes]



SINGAPORE � After previously rejecting calls to widen the definition of �animals� under the Road Traffic Act � to make it a crime for motorists who do not stop and help animals such as cats and monkeys after hitting them � Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Lee said yesterday that the…

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-review-definition-a..

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