SingaporeI was hit by a hit-and-run driver. How do I get compensation?
You can claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Singapore (MIBS) under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act, as hit-and-run victims are covered even when the driver is unidentified.
What the Law Says
The law provides a safety net for victims of hit-and-run accidents by allowing compensation even when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or insured.
Under Singapore law, if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by an unidentified or uninsured driver — such as in a hit-and-run — you may still receive compensation through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Singapore (MIBS). This is established under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act.
The Act mandates that all motor vehicles used on public roads must have third-party insurance. It also empowers the MIBS — a fund jointly funded by insurers — to pay compensation to victims where the driver is untraced or uninsured, ensuring no innocent victim is left without recourse.
To qualify, you must report the incident to the police promptly and file your claim with MIBS within strict time limits. The compensation covers personal injury only — not property damage — and is subject to statutory caps.
Statutory TextEvery person who sustains bodily injury in a road accident caused by or arising out of the use of a motor vehicle shall be entitled to compensation from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Singapore if the driver or owner of the vehicle is unidentified or uninsured.
— Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act, s. 3 — Entitlement to compensation
What to Do
File a police report immediately — this is mandatory and must include all available details (time, location, vehicle description, witnesses).
Submit a completed claim form to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Singapore (MIBS) within 6 months of the accident.
Provide supporting documents: medical reports, police report reference number, witness statements (if any), and proof of lost income (if claiming for loss of earnings).
Attend medical assessments arranged by MIBS, if required, to verify injury severity and treatment needs.
If your claim is approved, MIBS will pay up to S$50,000 for personal injury — no deduction for contributory negligence applies.
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JapanNot legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.