Air pollution is a key threat to public health in many cities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk. Over the years, the Government has introduced various initiatives to tackle vehicular emission, which is a key source of air pollutants such as Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM).
To reduce air pollution, the National Environment Agency (NEA) offered an incentive of up to $3,500 for owners of older motorcycles which were registered before 1 July 2003, to de-register their motorcycles before 5 April 2023. The in-use emission standards for these motorcycles was also tightened from 6 April 2023. These motorcycles will no longer be allowed for use on Singapore’s roads after 30 June 2028.
Incentive Eligibility Criteria
Owners of motorcycles that were registered before 1 July 2003 are eligible for the incentive, if their motorcycles have a valid 10-year Certificate of Entitlement (COE) as of 6 April 2018, and are de-registered on or before 5 April 2023. The incentive consists of two components. The owner of an eligible motorcycle will receive $2,000 if the motorcycle is de-registered on or before 5 April 2023. If the motorcycle’s COE is not renewed on or after 7 April 2018, the owner will receive an additional $1,500 upon its de-registration. The owner will also receive a refund for the unused COE period, upon its de-registration.
How to Apply for the Incentive
Upon successful de-registration of their motorcycle, eligible owners will receive an application form from NEA via mail to fill out in order to receive the incentive. NEA will credit the payment directly into the bank account specified within two months upon complete submission of the application by the eligible owner.
For more details on the application for the payout, owners may call 1800-CALL-NEA (1800-2255-632).
Tightened In-use Emission Standards and Phase Out of Older Motorcycles
The in-use emission standards for motorcycles registered before 1 July 2003 was tightened from 6 April 2023. These motorcycles can continue to be used until 30 June 2028 if they meet the tightened in-use emissions standards.
After 30 June 2028, all motorcycles (including both 2-wheeled and 3-wheeled motorcycles/scooters) registered before 1 July 2003 will no longer be allowed for use on Singapore’s roads. By then, the youngest motorcycle in this group will already be 25 years of age. Motorcycles on the Classic, Vintage (Restricted) and Revised Vintage Vehicle Schemes are exempted as they are already subjected to restricted usage.