Exemption for driving forklift
4.  Section 16(1)(b) of the Act does not apply to an individual who drives a forklift on any of the specified footpaths under the following conditions:
(a)the individual —
(i)is authorised by the Singapore Armed Forces or the Singapore Police Force to drive the forklift to transport any thing in connection with the specified event; and
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(ii)has attended and passed the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) — Operate Forklift Course or obtained any equivalent certification approved by the Singapore Armed Forces;
(b)the forklift is driven only for the purpose referred to in sub‑paragraph (a)(i);
(c)the individual who drives the forklift must drive at a speed not exceeding 10 km/h;
(d)there is in force, at any time the forklift is used in connection with the specified event, a policy of insurance in relation to the forklift insuring against any liability in respect of the death of or bodily injury sustained by any person (other than the driver or any passenger of the forklift), or property damage suffered by any person (other than the driver or any passenger of the forklift), caused by or arising out of the use of the forklift;
(e)the risk under the policy of insurance mentioned in sub‑paragraph (d) is assumed by an insurer who, at the time of the issuance of the policy, is lawfully carrying on an insurance business in Singapore.
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