OPNAVINST 5100.12 SERIESOPNAVINST 5100.12 SERIES

NAVY REGION SINGAPORE TRAFFIC SAFETY

PROGRAM

NAVY REGION SINGAPORE TRAFFIC SAFETY

PROGRAM

TRANSPORTATION IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF OUR DAILY

LIFE!

• You can’t go anywhere without it.

• Requires high level of responsibility.

• Must remember you are operating a potentially deadly weapon.

DRIVING IN SINGAPOREDRIVING IN SINGAPORE

• Basic Theory of Driving Handbooks are available at various driving centers around the island.

• Unless otherwise posted the speed limit is 50 km/h.

• You must pass the Final Theory of driving test.• If you pass the FTT you must take a driving

test. If you pass you will be issued a Class 3 Qualified Drivers License.

• Basic Theory of Driving Handbooks are available at various driving centers around the island.

• Unless otherwise posted the speed limit is 50 km/h.

• You must pass the Final Theory of driving test.• If you pass the FTT you must take a driving

test. If you pass you will be issued a Class 3 Qualified Drivers License.

Problems with driving in Singapore

• PROBLEMS:• Drinking & Driving• Opposite side

(right)

steering wheel• Driving on the left

hand side of road

• PROBLEMS:• Drinking & Driving• Opposite side

(right)

steering wheel• Driving on the left

hand side of road

Problems with driving in Singapore

• SOLUTIONS:• Don’t Drink & Drive• Use Public

Transportation• Seatbelts• Approach driving • here with healthy

respect

DRINKING AND DRIVING

FACTS:

- Alcohol was involved in 20 of 73 Navy Driving Deaths – FY 2004

- In the first 63 days of this fiscal year 26 sailors and marines were lost to traffic related accidents at this rate 152 will die this year

- - 85% were E-1 to E-5 - 62% under age of 25 - 81% on weekends or holidays - 50% occurred between 2200- 0600 - 27 % were motorcycle related

FACTS, CONTINUED:

At press time it had not been determined how many of these were alcohol related but

past stats indicate that at least 1/3 to possibly ½ had alcohol involvement.

DRINKING AND DRIVING IN SINGAPORE

• Alcohol even in small quantities makes you less safe on the road.

• Medications can contain alcohol resulting in impairment.

• The legal limit here is 80mg per 100 ml of blood• Any driver found with a BAC exceeding this

limit will be spending time in court, possibly jail, and be somewhat poorer as a result

SEATBELTS SAVE LIVES!!!

Governor's Office of Highway SafetyArizona Seat Belt Usage andChild Restraint Usage

Safety Belt Use in 2004 – Use Rates in the States and TerritoriesClick below for detailed information on seat belt use throughout the U.S.  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/Safety Belt/SafetyBeltUse_2004/index.html

CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WITHOUT SEAT BELTS IN

SINGAPORE

1. VIOLATION OF SINGAPORE LAW $60.00-350.00 + POINTS

2. INCREASE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR DEATH

3. VIOLATION OF NAVAL REGULATIONS

THE MORAL OF THIS STORY IS IF YOU ARE GOING TO

DRIVE……..,

“BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!

RECREATIONAL AND OFF-DUTY SAFETY

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N A V Y R E C R E A T IO N /O F F -D U T Y F A T A L IT Y R A T E S

TERROR CLUB AND SWIMMING

• We recently had several injuries at the Terror Club Pool

• One intoxicated individual injured himself while trying to dive off of the steps into the pool

Two children were injured while playing around the edge of the pool

• Excessive drinking and not vigilant enough about monitoring patrons

• Parents not monitoring children’s activities plus a lack of vigilance by life guard staff

• Life guards and club staff need to partner with each other to watch for overly intoxicated patrons

• Parents need to be vigilant in watching children.

REASONS & SOLUTIONS