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Page 1: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published
Page 2: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h

• Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road

• Speed traps with radar are used and published in news paper

Page 3: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Cameras are located every .5 km

• SOS phones are located every 1 km

Page 4: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Vehicles using ERP roads during operational hours need an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) and Cash Card

• There are 42 ERP gantries in Singapore

•A fine of S$70 is imposed on violators

Page 5: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• It is an offence to stop in a yellow box junction

• Stop before or after this area

INTERSECTIONS BUS STOPS

Page 6: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

Make U-turns only where signs are located

LIGHTED INTERSECTIONS U-TURN FACILITIES

Page 7: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Vehicles must avoid using bus lanes during restricted hours • Mon to Fri: 0730 to 0930 and 1630 to 1900• Sat: 0730 to 0930 and 1130 to 1400

• Restrictions do not apply on Singapore holidays

Page 8: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Headlights must be used between 1900 and 0700

• During daytime whenever visibility is poor or if it is raining

Page 9: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

It is an offence to use cell phones while driving unless using a hands-free earphone

and microphone

Page 10: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Pedestrians have right-of-way at Pedestrian Crossings even if light is green

• Always maintain a safe speed and distance while passing pedestrians or cyclist

• Jay-walking is illegal and heavily fined. Use caution as pedestrians regularly cross road illegally in unmarked areas

Page 11: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Sound your horn only as a warning

• It is an offence to use a horn near schools or hospitals except to avoid accidents

• Pull over to avoid obstructing emergency response vehicles with sirens on

Page 12: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Singapore is HOT and HUMID

• Rain showers are frequent and heavy causing flooding and low visibility

• Use care when driving on steel plates in road works as they are extremely slippery when wet

Page 13: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Drivers will change lanes without using signals• Swerving in and out of lanes is common • Many vehicles have passengers occupying rear• Patience and knowing your surroundings are key to

survival

Page 14: Unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h Do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or the road Speed traps with radar are used and published

• Motorcycles and bicycles are everywhere• Weaving in-and-out of traffic

• Riding the line

• Lights and reflectors are seldom used • Take a second look when entering traffic and be more

cautious on narrow roads• Use your mirrors and check your blind spots continuously