Singapore Laws that you must know

Singapore the country renowned for its cleanliness, safety and rules and regulation. This post list the rules and regulations you should simply be mindful of when visiting to guarantee you a stress-free time.

1. Smoking

Yes, you can smoke in Singapore but not so freely as in so many different countries. Smoking is prohibited in Shopping Malls, Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs. Outdoor places are also included like fitness areas, overhead bridges/walkways and the entire Orchard Road area.

Penalty: Smokers are liable to a composition sum of $200 if caught smoking in prohibited places, or up to $1,000 if convicted in court.

2. Littering

Singapore is a very clean country and is content with keeping that reputation. Throwing any small items like sweet papers or receipts will land you with a fine. Bigger items could even have you appearing before the court.

Penalty: $2,000 for the first court conviction, $4,000 for the second conviction, and $10,000 for the third and subsequent convictions. You can even spend time doing community service

3. Being a public nuisance.

Quite self-explanatory so If you think of chanting Yaya Kolo Kolo or footballs coming home through the streets of Singapore prepare for a hefty fine. Apart from this if your quite forgetful and leave your bag in places this could also be an offence.

Penalty: up to $1000

4. Spitting

Another nuisance people often commit is spitting. Spitting is completely banned in any public space, roads, alleys, vehicles, cafés, restaurants, malls or movie theatres in Singapore.

Penalty: of S$1,000.

5. Drinking

The rules are pretty simple annoying but simple your 7-11s and shops stop selling alcohol at 10.30 – 7 am. There’s no point pleading with the cashier as it won’t work. You can still buy at licensed premises such as bars, pubs, clubs and hawker centres. I’d recommend a hawker centre if you're needing cheap beers to bring back to the accommodation.

Penalty: If you get caught drinking in public during the restricted hours, fine can be up to $2000.

6. Drugs

Singaporean laws are very strict about drugs consumption. The local police are always allowed to perform a narcotic test on citizens, foreigners, and travellers if they feel suspicious. It is completely illegal to consume drugs within the territory and borders. Be clear and stay safe, from any such issues. In the case of any discrepancy, there would not be any chance to escape.

Penalty: Death

7. Chewing Gums

That’s its part of the whole keep Singapore clean is the ban of chewing gum. Mints or breath spray are all good.

Penalty: jail term of 2 years or pay a penalty of about S$100,000.

8. No Nude

So, prostitution Is LEGAL here, with all the rules pretty crazy I know, however walking around your house butt naked Is ILLEGAL you’ll be punished and charged with pornography. This isn’t like your party holiday where you’ll be able to have fun on the balcony carefree, be mindful.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding $2,000 or serve a jail term of not more than 3 months.

9. Crossing the Street

Wait for the green man! Jaywalking is not allowed in Singapore. You’ll probably see the Aunties and Uncles crossing not giving a care in the world. but follow them at your own risk.

Penalty: $50 for the first offence. Repeat offenders can be charged $1000 and a jail term of 3 months,

10. Flush the toilet

Not flushing the toilet isn’t just disgusting or a breach of decency in Singapore, you’ll actually be breaking the law. Singapore is extremely extra on this, they’ve even fitted elevators with detectors that detect the scent of urine, sets off an alarm that keeps the doors closed until the police come.

Penalty: fine of up to $1,000 for first-time offenders.