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Driving in Singapore
Singapore Driving Guides: Everything you need to know if you are driving (or plan to drive) in Singapore
Driving in Singapore sometimes can be challenging even for seasoned drivers.
Many new drivers, drivers with converted driving license (from a foreign license), and foreign license holders (tourists, expats living in Singapore in the first 12 months) may be confused on some rules and requirements, for example, Electronic Road Pricing ( ERP ), insurance, reporting accidents, renewing COE, car inspection, scrapping a car, paying road tax, finding a parking slot.
Some rules may be reviewed and changed from time to time.
So, we prepared these Singapore driving guides to help all drivers (including drivers-to-be) survive and enjoy driving in Singapore.
We will release new Singapore driving guides periodically after we verify the accuracy and clarity of the guides. If you cannot find the guide or info you need, you may check back later.
You can also leave your questions or requests related to driving in Singapore in the comment box at the bottom of the page. The community will help you get the answer or solution.
For guides on buying a car in Singapore, you may check this page .
For maintaining and servicing your car in Singapore, please check Singapore car maintenance guides page .
For driving to Malaysia, please check this page .
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1). How to convert a foreign driving license to a Singapore driving license?
Get to know the requirements of conversion of foreign driving license to Singapore one
If you are holding a foreign driving license, you may be required to convert the foreign driving license to Singapore license to drive legally in Singapore.
Of course, there are some exceptions.
This driving in Singapore guide explains who can (and who cannot) use a foreign driving license to drive in Singapore, the requirements and procedures for converting a foreign driving license to Singapore driving license.
This driving in Singapore guide explains the different Singapore road speed limits to help you drive safely in Singapore.
The penalties for speeding in Singapore were also explained.
3). 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.
This post summarizes the top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period for private car drivers: stay at home unless you really need to go out, wear a mask if you and the passenger are not in the same household, not required to wear a mask when you drive alone or you and passengers are from the same household, park outside of public parks, and avoid Ulu places after sunset.
Read on to learn to drive Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period …
4). Top 10 important driving rules in Singapore?
5). Where to park your car in Singapore?
6). What is Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)?
7). Different types of car insurance plans in Singapore
8). Expressways in Singapore
9). What should you do if you are involved in a road accident?
10). How to maximize the benefits of your NCD (No Claim Discount)?
11). How to pay your road tax?
12). What is Singapore Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS)?
13). What modifications for your car are allowed in Singapore, and what are not?
14). Traffic cameras in Singapore
15). Which car parks are free in 2019?
16). Top 10 sites in Singapore you should drive to
17). When you should (and should not) renew the COE for your car?
18). and more to come …
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