flouting the rules
さすがSingapore、"fine" countryと呼ばれるわけですね。最後のfloutingとはどのうような意味合いで用いられているのでしょうか。野球小僧くん、どうぞ。（Astroriver）
S'pore to ban drinking in public places after
Drinking in public places, including parks and common areas in Housing Board estates, will no longer be allowed after 10.30pm under a new Bill introduced in Parliament yesterday.
The proposed islandwide curbs will last through the night till 7am.
The Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Bill, introduced by Second Minister for Home Affairs S. Iswaran, will also stop retail shops from selling alcohol after 10.30pm.
There will be stricter rules for Little India and Geylang, which will be designated as Liquor Control Zones - places where there is higher risk of public disorder associated with excessive drinking.
The tougher measures will be similar to the temporary rules put in place in Little India following the Dec 8, 2013 riot there.
Drinking is currently banned in public places in Little India from 6am on Saturday to 6am on Monday, and from 6am on the eve of public holidays to 6am on the day after the holiday. The retail sale of alcohol is banned from 8pm till 6am on weekends, and on the eve of public holidays and public holidays.
In the Bill, those found guilty of drinking after 10.30pm in a public place will face a fine of up to $1,000. A repeat offender may be jailed for up to three months.
A shop which sells alcohol after permitted hours may get a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Flouting the rules in Liquor Control Zones will carry 11/2 times the penalty.
