Singapore Driving Guide

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Car rental in Singapore
Road conditions and safety
Speed Limit

Singapore is a holiday destination with something for everyone. You can visit the Singapore Zoo or take a tour of Chinatown. You might want to see what's happening at Universal Studios Singapore, visit the National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Garden, Cloud Forest, Marina Bay and more.

Car rental in Singapore

If you don't want to rely on public transport to get around, you'll need a rental car. This will make it easier to access all the different destinations you want to visit. The minimum driving age in Singapore is 18 years old. You need to insure the car, so talk to the rental agency about insurance. Also, make sure you have their phone number and emergency contact information.

Road conditions and safety

Driving in Singapore is generally very easy. There are well-marked streets and signs, the roads are clean and level, and the road network is efficient. The road signs are in English, but the names of many roads are in Malay. Drivers in Singapore are generally polite and obey the laws, which are strictly enforced. There are a number of things you should keep in mind while traveling in Singapore.

At first you will drive on the left side of the road, and you will pass on the right. When you are at an unregulated intersection, traffic coming from the right has priority. Traffic that is already at the roundabout also has the right of way.

Headlights must be on from 7:7 AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. There are a number of other specific rules that you need to know.

Monday to Saturday - Left lanes with continuous yellow and red lines can only be used for buses from 7:30 am to 8:XNUMX am.
From Monday to Friday, the left lanes with continuous yellow lines can only be used by buses from 7:30 am to 9:30 am and from 4:30 am to 7:XNUMX am.
You are not allowed to drive through chevron lanes.
8 You may not park on the side of the road if the road has parallel continuous yellow lines.

The driver and passengers must wear seat belts. Children under the age of eight are not allowed to ride in the front seat and must have a child seat if they are in the back of the car. You cannot use a mobile phone while driving.

Speed Limit

Several speed cameras have been installed on major roads and expressways. In addition, the police monitor vehicles that exceed the speed limit and issue you fines. The speed limits, which are clearly marked by signs, should always be obeyed.