Forum: Traffic Police licenses and regulates driving instructors
We refer to Mr Ethan Tan's Forum letter, 'Raise standards for private driving instructors' (June 11).
The Traffic Police (TP) licenses and regulates driving instructors in Singapore, including private driving instructors (PDIs).
Since 1987, TP has ceased issuing new PDI licences. As at June 1, there remain 254 licensed PDIs in Singapore.
We agree with Mr Tan that driving is a serious responsibility. PDIs are subjected to annual licence renewal, for which they are required to have no more than 12 demerit points and pass a medical check-up.
Data on the passing rate of learners under each PDI is available on the Singapore Police Force's website, to help prospective learners make informed decisions.
Learners are encouraged to examine these statistics, among other factors, when choosing a driving school or PDI.
Members of the public may submit feedback about PDIs via https://www.police.gov.sg/Feedback
TP reviews all such feedback it receives, and takes appropriate action if necessary.
Lin Zhihao
Superintendent of Police
Assistant Director (Media Relations Division)
Public Affairs Department
Singapore Police Force
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