Demerit Points Lookup Singapore (2026)
See how close you are to a driving suspension or revocation under Singapore's Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS). Choose whether you are a new or experienced driver, enter your points, and the tool shows how many points remain before the threshold that applies to you. Everything runs in your browser; no email or sign-up.
Points from the threshold
24
0 of 24 points over 24 months
First suspension
12 weeks
Threshold
24 in 24 mo
The suspension ladder
Durations are Traffic Police administrative practice within the statutory ceiling.
| Suspension | Trigger | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First | 24 pts / 24 mo | 12 weeks |
| #2 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 24 weeks |
| #3 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 1 year (revoked) |
| #4 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 2 years (revoked) |
| #5 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 3 years (revoked) |
| #6 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 4 years (revoked) |
| #7 | 12 pts / 12 mo | 5 years (revoked) |
Read this before relying on a number
- This is an informational lookup, not a decision. It tells you how many points you are from the applicable threshold. The Traffic Police, not this tool, decide any suspension or revocation.
- The point thresholds and a suspension cap of not more than 36 months come from the Rules. The specific week and year durations shown are the Traffic Police's published administrative practice for setting a suspension within that ceiling.
- Demerit points are wiped after 12 consecutive offence-free months.
- From 1 January 2026, offences committed in a School Zone, Silver Zone, or Friendly Streets zone carry an extra 2 demerit points. The suspension and revocation thresholds themselves were not changed.
- A new driver is revoked at 13 points in the first 12 months, with a written warning at 6. An experienced driver faces a first suspension at 24 points in 24 months, then further suspensions at 12 points in 12 months after any suspension.
How DIPS Works
DIPS runs two separate regimes. A new or probationary driver, holding a qualified driving licence granted less than a year ago, has their licence revoked if they reach 13 points within the first 12 months, under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules made under section 35A(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. A written warning is issued at 6 points.
An experienced driver faces suspension under section 45(2) of the Act, through the Driver Improvement Points System Rules. The first suspension is triggered by 24 points within 24 months. After any suspension, a further suspension follows at 12 points within 12 months, and each successive suspension is longer than the last. Once a suspension reaches one year, the licence is revoked rather than merely suspended. Demerit points are wiped after 12 consecutive offence-free months.
Rules vs Traffic Police Practice
It is worth being precise about what comes from where. The point thresholds, and a ceiling that no suspension may exceed 36 months, come from the Rules themselves. The specific durations, such as a first suspension of 12 weeks reducible to 4 weeks with the retraining course, or 1 week where the offences are not accident-related, are the Traffic Police's published administrative practice for setting a suspension within that statutory ceiling. A tool that presents the week-durations as if they were fixed by statute would be overstating them, so this one keeps the distinction visible.
One recent change to note: from 1 January 2026, offences committed in a School Zone, Silver Zone, or Friendly Streets zone carry an additional 2 demerit points. The suspension and revocation thresholds themselves were not changed. See the full Singapore demerit points guide for the point values of individual offences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many demerit points before suspension in Singapore?
For an experienced driver, the first suspension is triggered by 24 or more demerit points within 24 months. After a previous suspension, a further suspension follows at 12 or more points within 12 months.
How many points can a new driver get in Singapore?
A new or probationary driver has their licence revoked at 13 or more demerit points within the first 12 months from the date the licence was granted. A written warning is issued at 6 points.
How long is a demerit-points suspension in Singapore?
As a matter of Traffic Police practice, a first suspension is 12 weeks (reducible to 4 weeks with the retraining course, or 1 week if the offences are not accident-related); a second is 24 weeks (reducible to 12); and later suspensions run from 1 year upward. A suspension of 1 year or more means the licence is revoked.
When are demerit points wiped in Singapore?
Demerit points are cleared after 12 consecutive offence-free months. Committing a further offence within that period restarts the clock.
What changed for demerit points on 1 January 2026?
From 1 January 2026, offences committed in a School Zone, Silver Zone, or Friendly Streets zone carry an additional 2 demerit points. The suspension and revocation point thresholds themselves were not changed.
Will I definitely be suspended at the threshold?
This tool cannot tell you that. It shows how many points you are from the threshold that applies to you. The Traffic Police make the binding decision, and the exact suspension length is set within a statutory ceiling as a matter of their practice.
Does this tool store or send my information anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type is saved, transmitted, or used to contact you.
This lookup reflects the Driver Improvement Points System under the Road Traffic Act 1961 (section 45(2), DIPS Rules) and the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules (section 35A(2)), with suspension durations from the Traffic Police's published practice. It is general information for Singapore, not legal advice, and RecordingLaw.com is not affiliated with the Singapore Police Force (police.gov.sg) or the Traffic Police. Only an official notice tells you your actual points, and the Traffic Police decide any suspension or revocation.
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