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Singapore ERP (Electronic Road Pricing): 6 Facts You Need to Know

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Singapore ERP (Electronic Road Pricing)

Singapore is renowned for its innovative and efficient transportation system, and electronic road pricing (ERP) is one of the key components that make it work.

ERP is a system that charges drivers for using congested roads during peak hours, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and improving overall road efficiency.

As a driver in Singapore, understanding the ERP system is integral to navigating the city's roadways effectively, avoiding fines, and saving time.

This driving in Singapore guide aims to provide a concise guide to the top 6 facts you need to know about electronic road pricing in Singapore. We will explore the role of ERP, how it works, and the various ways you can pay for it. Additionally, we will discuss frequently asked questions about the system, such as the fines for non-compliance.

1. ERP is an electronic toll system, not a tax.

Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is a sophisticated electronic toll system introduced in Singapore in 1998 with the aim of reducing road congestion during peak hours. This system does not replace the traditional road tax, but instead charges road users a fee (currently from $0.5 to $6.0 per gantry) based on the electronic gantries they drive through and the time of day. So, the ERP system is designed to encourage drivers to avoid congested areas during peak hours, thus reducing traffic and improving travel times for arterial roads and expressways.

The ERP charges are automatically deducted from an in-vehicle unit (IU) that is installed in the vehicle, making it a seamless process for road users. ERP charges are reviewed and adjusted periodically based on the traffic conditions around individual gantries.

ERP has been successful in managing the traffic flow in the city-state and has since been expanded to cover more arterial roads and expressways, making it part … Read the rest

Car Insurance in Singapore Explained

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Car Insurance in Singapore

If you own a car in Singapore, you must have car insurance. It's not just a legal requirement; it's also a smart way to protect yourself and your car from unexpected accidents and damages.

But with so many different car insurance policies available, choosing the right one for your needs can be confusing. In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about car insurance in Singapore.

What is Car Insurance in Singapore?

Car insurance is a type of insurance that protects you financially in the event of an accident. If you are involved in an accident, your car insurance policy will pay for the damages to your car, as well as the damages to other people's property and injuries to other people.

Car insurance can also help you pay for your medical expenses if you are injured in an accident.

Car insurance is important because it protects you from financial ruin in the event of an accident.

Even if you are not at fault in an accident, you could still be responsible for paying for the damages to other people's property and injuries to other people. If you do not have car insurance, you could be forced to pay for these costs out of your own pocket, which could be very expensive.

Types of Car Insurance Policies in Singapore

There are three main types of car insurance policies in Singapore:

  1. Third-party only (TPO) insurance,
  2. Third-party, fire and theft (TPFT) insurance, and
  3. Comprehensive insurance.

Third-Party Only (TPO) Insurance

TPO insurance is the most basic type of car insurance in Singapore.

It only covers damage or injury caused to other people or property by your car. This means that if you get into an accident and you are at fault, your insurance company will only pay for the damage or … Read the rest

Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period

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Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period

During the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period (now, till June 1, 2020), you need to follow some new rules and regulations (in addition to the existing rules, e.g., speed limit) to drive in Singapore.

Some of these rules may be vague because they were tabled without extensive debating or deliberating and may be revised when the pandemic situation changes.

This post summarizes the top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period for private car drivers: when to drive, when to wear a mask, when it is unnecessary to wear a mask, where to park if you drive to exercise, and where to go for exercises.

Taxi drivers, private-hire car drivers, and delivery car drivers have to follow some specific rules and therefore are NOT covered in this post.

Please also note, you are not allowed to drive north to Malaysia during this period. Malaysia has closed the two checkpoints (Sultan Iskandar Complex and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex) for Singapore private drivers since March 18.  Movement Control Order has been extended to May 12, 2020.

Rule #1: Stay at home unless you really need to go out

The purpose of the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker is to minimize or slow down the spreading of the virus in the communities in Singapore.

To keep you safe, you should try to stay at home. Once you step out of the door, you may expose yourself to the virus.

Of course, if you have to go out, for example, to buy groceries, to see a doctor, to fetch your family member who has to work, then you are allowed to go out and drive.

Based on the latest recommendations and regulations, you have to wear a mask once you leave your home, or leave your car.  … Read the rest

How to register, collect and use Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?

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Vehicle Entry PermitMalaysia government has postponed the implementation of the Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) several times. But very likely, the implementation will start sometime in 2019 at the Singapore-Malaysia border first.  In the future, the VEP may be implemented gradually in other entry points to Malaysia.

Although the VEP is not required as of January 2019 for cars driving from Singapore to Malaysia, all car owners who may drive the car to Malaysia should be prepared.

This Driving to Malaysia guide explains how to register the Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), what to do after the registration, when and how to collect it, and how to use the Malaysian VEP.

What is Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?

When you enter Malaysia, you need a visa or some sort of permission (e.g., visa-free) to cross the border. When your car tries to enter Malaysia, your car also needs similar permission. So, when you drive to Malaysia, you need a visa (or visa-free) and your car needs a vehicle entry permit.

Malaysia Road Transport Act 1987 section 66H is the legal base for Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). Currently, the Road Transport Department (abbreviated JPJ in Malay) under the Malaysian Ministry of Transport issues VEP (in the form of an RFID tag glued to the windshield) to foreign vehicles.

Technically, all foreign cars entering Malaysia will require the VEP.

With VEP, the Malaysian authority will have the info on the car and the owner. So, it will be easier for the Malaysian government to settle traffic offences involving foreign cars. For example, they may stop you for outstanding summons when you try to leave Malaysia.

Currently, Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is valid for 5 years. You need to renew it before the expiry date.

Although it was announced that the VEP would … Read the rest

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