unless otherwise stated the speed limit is: 50km/h do not exceed the speed limit of your vehicle or...
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• 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
• Cameras are located every .5 km
• SOS phones are located every 1 km
• 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
• It is an offence to stop in a yellow box junction
• Stop before or after this area
INTERSECTIONS BUS STOPS
Make U-turns only where signs are located
LIGHTED INTERSECTIONS U-TURN FACILITIES
• 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
• Headlights must be used between 1900 and 0700
• During daytime whenever visibility is poor or if it is raining
It is an offence to use cell phones while driving unless using a hands-free earphone
and microphone
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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