Singapore proposes ban on holding phones while driving to enhance road safety

Singapore is proposing a new law to ban holding a mobile phone while driving, aiming to improve road safety. The change comes as traffic deaths reached a 10-year high in 2025. The new bill removes the need to prove a phone was being used, making simply holding it an offense. This aims to simplify enforcement and address the challenge of proving phone usage under current laws, which require manual verification.