Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) (FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2019 — Exemption) Notification 2019

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Motor Vehicles
(Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act

(CHAPTER 189)

Motor Vehicles
(Third-Party Risks and Compensation)
(FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES
SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2019 —
Exemption) Notification 2019

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) Act, the Minister for Transport makes the following Notification:

Citation

1. This Notification is the Motor Vehicles (Third‑Party Risks and Compensation) (FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2019 — Exemption) Notification 2019.

Definitions

2. In this Notification —

“buggy” means any electrically operated four‑wheeled lightweight vehicle intended for short distance commuting;

“official label” means any official label issued by —

(a)	the Ministry of Trade and Industry;
(b)	Singapore GP Pte. Ltd.;
(c)	the Singapore Police Force; or
(d)	the Singapore Tourism Board;

“specified events” means the following events:

(a)	the Fédération Internationale de 1’Automobile Formula One World Championship 2019;
(b)	the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Asia Pacific Series 2019;
(c)	the FIA Track Test 2019;
(d)	the Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps;
(e)	the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2019;

“unregistered motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is not registered under the Road Traffic Act (Cap. 276) but does not include a buggy.

Exemption for unregistered motor vehicle

3.—(1) Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, an unregistered motor vehicle when it is used on any of the designated roads set out in Part 1 of the Schedule on any day from 18 September 2019 to 24 September 2019 (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of any of the specified events.

(2) Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies —

(a)	if there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the unregistered motor vehicle; and
(b)	when the designated road is closed to the public.

(3) In sub‑paragraph (2)(a), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of an unregistered motor vehicle, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that unregistered motor vehicle, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that unregistered motor vehicle, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that unregistered motor vehicle in Singapore.

Exemption for buggy

4.—(1) Subject to sub‑paragraph (2), section 3 of the Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a buggy when it is used on any of the designated roads set out in Part 2 of the Schedule on any day from 18 September 2019 to 24 September 2019 (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of any of the specified events.

(2) Sub‑paragraph (1) only applies if —

(a)	the buggy displays an official label;
(b)	the buggy is driven by an individual who possesses a valid Class 3, 3A, 3C or 3CA driving licence granted under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licences) Rules (Cap. 276, R 27);
(c)	there is in force a relevant policy of insurance in respect of the buggy; and
(d)	the risk under the policy of insurance mentioned in sub‑paragraph (c) is assumed by an insurer who, at the time of the issuance of the policy, is lawfully carrying on an insurance business in Singapore.

(3) In sub‑paragraph (2)(c), a relevant policy of insurance is a policy of insurance insuring the owner of a buggy, and any other person (as may be specified in the policy) who drives that buggy, jointly and severally against any liability which may be incurred by the owner of that buggy, or by that person, in respect of the death of or bodily injury to any person caused by or arising out of the use of that buggy in Singapore.

Made on 16 September 2019.

LOH NGAI SENG

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Transport,
Singapore.

[LTA/L18.027.001/NN/DT/EO.F1.19; AG/LEGIS/SL/189/2015/1 Vol. 1]