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

Traffic Rules and Regulations SPEED LIMITS. 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. Surveillance. Cameras are located every .5 km

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

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  1. Traffic Rules and Regulations SPEED LIMITS • 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

  2. Surveillance • Cameras are located every .5 km • SOS phones are located every 1 km

  3. Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) • 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

  4. Traffic Rules and Regulations YELLOW BOX JUNCTIONS • It is an offence to stop in a yellow box junction • Stop before or after this area INTERSECTIONS BUS STOPS

  5. Traffic Rules and Regulations U-TURNS Make U-turns only where signs are located LIGHTED INTERSECTIONSU-TURN FACILITIES

  6. Traffic Rules and Regulations BUS LANES • 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

  7. Traffic Rules and Regulations LIGHTS • Headlights must be used between 1900 and 0700 • During daytime whenever visibility is poor or if it is raining

  8. Traffic Rules and Regulations CELL PHONES It is an offence to use cell phones while driving unless using a hands-free earphone and microphone

  9. Code of Conduct SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS • 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

  10. Code of Conduct GENERAL • 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

  11. Road Conditions • Singapore isHOTandHUMID • 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

  12. Local Operators • 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

  13. Local Operators • 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

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