Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276): Primary legislation governing road traffic matters and accidents in Singapore. Defines legal obligations following accidents and outlines mandatory insurance requirements for vehicles.
Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act: Regulates motor insurance requirements, defines compensation frameworks, and establishes liability parameters for motor vehicle accidents in Singapore.
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims, generally 6 years for contractual claims, which is crucial for determining release timing and validity.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Establishes general contract law principles in Singapore, including rules about enforceability of releases and consideration requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations in legal documents.
Insurance Regulations (MAS): Regulatory guidelines from Monetary Authority of Singapore regarding insurance matters in motor vehicle accidents.
Common Law Principles: General contract law principles derived from case law that govern contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore.
Tort Law Principles: Legal principles regarding negligence and liability in accident cases, relevant for determining scope of release.
Singapore Motor Claims Framework: Industry guidelines for handling motor accident claims, including procedures for accident reporting and claim settlement.
