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Here are 7 entries for banned activities & laws in Singapore: what was banned, when, why, and whether the ban is still in force. Tap any item for the full story.

SingaporeBannedEating and drinking on public transportEating and drinking are banned on MRT trains and most MRT premises under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, and on public buses under new rules from 23 Sept 2026. Fines up to S$500.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeBannedFeeding pigeonsIllegal under Section 5A of the Wildlife Act. 2026 amendments doubled maximum fines to S$10,000 (first offence) and S$20,000 plus up to 12 months' jail for repeat offenders.Activities & LawsSince 2020-06-01Details →SingaporeBannedPit Bulls and other prohibited dog breedsPit Bull types, Akita, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Neapolitan Mastiff, Tosa, Perro de Presa Canario and their crosses cannot be imported into Singapore.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeRestrictedBengal and Savannah cats (F1–F4)First- to fourth-generation Bengal and Savannah cat crosses cannot be imported. Cats at least five generations from the wild ancestor are allowed with documentary proof.Activities & LawsDetails →SingaporeRestrictedDrinking alcohol in public after 10.30pmPublic drinking is banned islandwide from 10.30pm to 7am under the Liquor Control Act 2015. Fines up to S$1,000; stricter rules and 1.5x penalties apply in Geylang and Little India.Activities & LawsSince 2015-04-01Details →SingaporeRestrictedE-scooters on footpathsE-scooters have been banned from footpaths since 5 November 2019 and may only be ridden on cycling paths and Park Connectors. Fines up to S$2,000; only UL2272-certified devices are allowed.Activities & LawsSince 2019-11-05Details →SingaporeRestrictedSmoking on Orchard RoadOrchard Road has been a No Smoking Zone since 1 January 2019; smoking is allowed only in Designated Smoking Areas. Offenders face a S$200 composition fine or up to S$1,000 in court.Activities & LawsSince 2019-01-01Details →

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What activities & laws are banned in Singapore?

Our list has 7 banned or restricted activities & laws in Singapore, including Eating and drinking on public transport, Feeding pigeons (2020-06-01), Pit Bulls and other prohibited dog breeds and Bengal and Savannah cats (F1–F4).

Is this list up to date?

We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.

Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 02/11/2026.