"littering"Maintain a clean environment!
Literring is illegal, and first time offenders who discard small items such as candy wrappers or cigarette butts will be fined $300. If you are caught throwing away bigger items such as soft drink cans or paper, you will be required to appear before the court. Repetitious breaking of this law usually leads to a program called Corrective Work Order (CWO) where you will be required to do public service and clean up areas wearing a green vest. "urinating in elevators"This law was made for a reason..
Singapore elevators are equipped with Urine Detection Devices (UDD) that detect the scent of urine Incase of detection of the scent UDD will set off an alarm and shut the elevator doors until police officers arrive at the scene to arrest the offender. |
"homosexuality"Even though the USA has recently legalised same-sex marriage in all its states, Singapore is still strictly against this issue.
It is illegal to be a homosexual or carry out any promiscuous same-sex activities. If you are identified as a homosexual, you will be imprisoned up to 2 years. "walking around naked at home"Close the curtains before changing or going into the shower!
Walking around naked at home in public view is an offence as it is considered pornographic. Committing this offence can lead up to charges as big as $1000. "drugs"Don't put your life at risk for drugs.
Similar to much of Southeast Asia, Singapore strictly opposes drugs. If you are caught with more than 15 grams of heroin, 30 grams of cocaine or 500 grams of cannabis, you will face mandatory capital punishment (death sentence). Resultantly Singapore has one of the highest per-capita execution rates in the world. |
"chewing gum"EAT, DRINK, CHEW EXTRA? I don't think so..
It is illegal to import or sell chewing gums for trading purposes. If you are caught in the act, you will be fined $5500 and sentenced a year in jail. It is also illegal to possess chewing gums for personal uses. Inappropriate disposal of chewing gums will result in a $500 fine. However, under the "Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations" chewing gums for therapeutic purposes with a prescription from a doctor are permitted . "jaywalking"Even if you are in a hurry or late to an appointment, you can run but don't jaywalk!
In Singapore jaywalking is referred as the act of crossing a road in non-designated areas. If you are caught the first time, you will be fined $20. However, repeated offenders will be fined up to $1000 or sentenced 3 months in jail. |
LEGAL ISSUES - Breaking the Law and Punishments Overseas