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Singapore Driving FAQ - Travel guideSingaporeSingapore Driving FAQ (A) Foreign motorists without an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) in their cars. Can I drive a foreign-registered car without an IU on ERP-priced roads? Yes, you can drive on any ERP-priced roads during ERP operational hours without installing an IU in your car. You will be charged an ERP fee of SGD 5 for each day you drive on ERP-priced roads. This fee is payable with your Autopass Card when you depart from the checkpoint. Just remember to have your Autopass Card topped up (at 7-Eleven stores, selected petrol stations, top-up booths near the checkpoints and local bank ATMs) with sufficient cash balance to pay for ERP fees, VEP fees and toll charges before you proceed to the checkpoint. Please note that there is no Autopass Card top-up facility within the checkpoint premises. How do I pay the ERP fees incurred? The ERP system would detect foreign-registered cars without IU driving past any ERP gantry during ERP operational hours. On your departure at Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint, the appropriate ERP fees (at a daily rate of SGD 5) would be deducted from your Autopass Card. Can I pay for the fixed ERP charge on the same day I depart from Singapore? Yes. The fee would be automatically deducted from your Autopass Card when you insert your card into the card reader mounted at the immigration booth (departure zone). Can I choose not to be on the fixed ERP rate scheme? If you do not wish to be on the fixed ERP rate scheme, you will need to either rent an IU or install an IU permanently on your car. Are there any other uses for the IU other than for paying ERP fees? There are some car parks in Singapore that provide an option for motorists to pay their car park fees with a CashCard/Autopass Card inserted in their IU. However, if you do not have an IU installed in your car, you can still use these car parks. You can either pay your car park fees using cash or with your CashCard/Autopass Card. There is also a "Help" button at the car park entrance if you need any assistance. Listed are some carparks that requires the CashCard/Autopass card inserted in the IU includes:
(B) Foreign motorists with an IU in their cars I already have an IU installed in my car. Can I still choose to be under the fixed ERP fees scheme? Yes. However, you must first have the IU removed or de-commissioned. This must be done at any IU inspection centre in Singapore. Once the IU is de-commissioned, you will automatically come under fixed ERP fees scheme. The IU inspection centres charge a service fee of SGD 11 to remove an IU. Can I dismantle my IU at any other workshop? No. Removal of IUs can only be made at authorised IU centres listed in the ERP brochure or as listed on the LTA website at http://www.lta.gov.sg or http://www.onemotoring.com.sg. Can I choose not to remove my IU but still be on the fixed ERP rate scheme? No. If you do not remove your IU, the system would record a violation when there is no CashCard in the IU. You will then need to pay an administrative charge of SGD 10 and the corresponding ERP fees. (C) Autopass Card What is the Autopass Card? It is a stored-value smart card for paying the VEP fees, toll charges and the ERP fees (if incurred). As your vehicle information is encoded in the card, it is non-transferable from vehicle to vehicle. It can also act as a CashCard for all CashCard transactions such as paying carparks that use the CashCard system. Where can I get the Autopass Card? The Autopass Cards are sold at the primary clearance/immigration booths or VEP/Tolls office at the Singapore checkpoints. Motorists are required to produce valid road tax discs and insurance certificates for their cars when buying the Autopass Cards. How much is an Autopass Card? SGD 10, made up of SGD 6 non-refundable card cost & SGD 4 value. How long is the Autopass Card valid? 5 years. To check when your Autopass Card expire:
Where can I top-up the Autopass Card? In Singapore at:
A service charge may be payable for each top-up. Is there any way I can keep track of the charges I'm paying? E.g. receipt? A breakdown of fees deducted from Autopass Card would be shown at the card reader display at immigration booth. If you require a receipt, you can obtain one at the VEP/Toll office of Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint. What is the penalty if I do not have enough stored value in my Autopass card at the checkpoint? A SGD 10 admin fee is payable on top paying the VEP fees, toll charges and ERP fees (for foreign registered cars) incurred in Singapore currency. (D) Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Can I drive on ERP-priced roads? Yes. You can choose to pay the ERP fee on a per pass basis. This will require you to first rent or install an IU in your vehicle. You will then need to insert a CashCard or your Autopass Card into the IU when you drive past an ERP gantry. Alternatively, if you do not want to install an IU, the fixed ERP fees scheme will apply. All foreign motorists can drive on ERP roads in Singapore without the need to rent or install an IU for their cars. The ERP fee is chargeable at a flat rate of SGD 5 for each day a foreign-registered car is used on ERP roads during ERP-operation hours. What is the ERP operating hours? Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). It usually operates from: Where can I get a CashCard?
Where do I top-up the CashCard?
Where are the ERP gantries located? Locations of gantries are:
What is the In-vehicle Unit (IU)? For foreign-registered vehicles intending to travel into ERP roads, expressways or area during ERP operational hours, vehicles will need to be fitted with either a Permanent IU (installation cost SGD 150) or a Temporary IU (TIU). For foreign-registered cars that do wish to fit or rent an IU, motorists can opt for a fix ERP fee of SGD 5 per day, regardless of the number of times they pass through an ERP gantry in the day. How much is an IU rental? TIU rentals cost SGD 5 a day (minimum 2 days' rental) with a SGD 120 refundable deposit, from which the daily rental will be deducted. Each TIU is valid for two weeks, although extensions may be made at TIU sales outlets. Where can I install a temporary IU? Click here to see a list of places. Where can I install or remove an permanent IU? For IU Service Centres, please refer to: http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/updates/ |
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