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Understanding Driving Rules in Singapore | For the safety of all road users, there are a number of rules in place to regulate driving behaviour in Singapore. When driving, take note of traffic signs on the road. Regulatory signs are intended to inform road users of special obligations, restrictions and prohibitions with which they must comply and are subdivided into:
Pay attention to and obey these signs when driving:
You should also familiarise yourself with road markings to avoid illegal parking offences. There are 2 types of bus lanes. It is illegal for most vehicles to drive in bus lanes during the bus lane operating hours. You must also give priority to buses when nearing a Bus Priority Box. Each road in Singapore has a speed limit. Check the speed limit for a particular road. During certain hours, traffic from Woodlands Centre Road is diverted to improve traffic flow along Woodlands Centre Road and Woodlands Checkpoint. |
Find out more | Learn more about road safety on www.lta.gov.sg. More information on penalties and demerit points from the Traffic Police with the link |
Understanding Driving Rules and Information
By following these rules and regulations, you will contribute to safer roads for yourself and other road users. It will also help improve traffic flow on our roads.
Traffic Signs
Learn about the traffic signs that help you safely navigate roads and traffic. The signs will help you in the following ways:
- Provide directions and navigate turns and exits
- Give crucial instructions
- Alert road users to potential hazards
- Show where to find attractions and facilities nearby
Mandatory Signs
It is compulsory to follow these signs to avoid penalties and demerit points from the Traffic Police.
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Turn right only | Turn left only | Ahead only | Turn right ahead |
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Turn left ahead | Keep left | Keep right | Traffic is being split and vehicles may pass on either side |
Priority Signs
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| Stop before the white line Give way to traffic from the right and left | Stop for children to cross the road | Give way and slow down Stop if necessary before the Give Way lines. Give way to traffic from the right and left. | Slow down and watch out for buses exiting Stop before the Bus Give Way lines, and give way to buses entering or waiting to enter the yellow Bus Give Way Box. Do not stay in the Bus Give Way Box. |
Prohibitory or Restrictive Signs
It is compulsory to follow these signs to avoid penalties and demerit points from the Traffic Police.
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No entry for all vehicles | No stopping Violation of this rule attracts a fine. | No waiting Vehicles may stop for immediate pick-up and drop-off only. Violation of this rule attracts a fine. | No right turn |
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No left turn | Width limit sign Prohibiting the entry of vehicles that are wider than the stipulated width | Height limit sign Prohibiting the entry of vehicles taller than the stipulated height. If your vehicle exceeds the height limit, you must have a public escort. | Weight limit sign Prohibiting the entry of vehicles whose laden or unladen weight exceeds the stipulated weight. If your vehicle exceeds the weight limit, you must have a public escort. |
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Speed limit in kmh for the road | No sounding of horn Except to prevent accidents | No overtaking | No entry for goods vehicles |
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No entry for vehicles with 3 or more axles | No entry for motorcycles | No entry for motorcycles and pedal cycles | No entry for pedestrians and pedal-cycles |
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Pedestrians are not allowed to walk across the road Use a pedestrian crossing, underpass or overhead bridge. | No entry for vehicles carrying dangerous goods into tunnels | No entry for bicycles | No riding of pedal cycles allowed |
Warning Signs
These signs warn of possible danger or unusual conditions ahead. Take extra care and slow down when you approach these signs.
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Right bend ahead Slow down and keep left. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. | Left bend ahead Slow down and keep left. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. | Series of bends ahead Slow down and keep left. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. | Cross junction ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic approaching junction. |
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T junction ahead Slow down. Give way to traffic from the right and left. | Side road ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic from the right. | Side road ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic from the left. | Traffic merging ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic joining from the left. |
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Staggered junction ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic from the right and left. | Two-way traffic ahead Slow down and keep left. Beware of oncoming traffic. | Two-way traffic across a one-way carriageway ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic from the right and left. | Road narrows on one side ahead. Slow down. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. |
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Road narrows on both sides ahead Slow down. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. | Lanes merging ahead Slow down. Beware of merging traffic ahead. | Dual-carriageway ends Slow down and keep left. Beware of oncoming traffic. | Roundabout ahead Slow down and stop if necessary. Give way to traffic on the right. |
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Light signals ahead Slow down. Beware of traffic lights changing. | Pedestrian crossing ahead Slow down. Stop for pedestrians using the crossing. | Electronic Road Pricing Zone ahead Pay a fee when entering during restricted hours | Expressway ahead Certain types of vehicles are not allowed on expressways |
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Vehicle breakdown sign These signs should be placed at least 20 metres behind the broken down vehicle | Accident area Slow down and drive carefully | Road works Slow down and drive carefully | Slippery road Slow down and drive carefully |
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Uneven road Slow down and keep left. Do not overtake. | Road hump ahead Slow down and keep left. Do not overtake | Steep upward slope Keep left. Change to a lower gear. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. | Steep downward slope Keep left. Change to a lower gear. Do not overtake, make a U-turn or park your vehicle. |
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Gated level crossing Slow down. Beware of gate closing. | Ungated level crossing Slow down. Beware of train approaching. | Children zone Slow down. Beware of children crossing the road. | Animals roaming Slow down. Beware of animals. |
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Elderly or handicapped pedestrians zone Slow down. Beware of elderly or handicapped pedestrians crossing the road. | Road leading to quay, river bank or sea Slow down. Beware of road ending ahead. | Raised zebra crossing ahead Slow down. Stop for pedestrians at the raised zebra crossing. | Low flying aircraft ahead Beware of sudden noise from aircraft |
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U-turn ahead | U-turn ahead from opposite direction Beware of U-turning vehicles from opposite direction | Tunnel ahead Certain types of vehicles are not allowed in tunnels | Curve markers showing bend ahead Slow down and drive carefully |
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Sharp bend Slow down and follow the arrow direction |
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Informative Signs
These signs provide useful information to motorists.
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For buses only | For taxis only | Waiting lanes ahead You can wait in any of the waiting lanes. Stop for pedestrians crossing the road | Turning lanes ahead Signal and change to the correct lane |
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Start of expressway Follow the expressway rules | End of expressway Slow down and follow the speed limit | Red light camera at intersection Stop when signal changes to amber | Rain shelter for motorcyclists |
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Parking space | Parking for lorries only | No-through road on the right | No-through road straight ahead |
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Bus stop No parking or stopping 9 metres ahead of or behind the bus bay | For taxis only | Bus lane with normal bus lane operating hours Only buses allowed | Bus lane with full day operating hours Only buses allowed |
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Keep to the left Right lanes are for overtaking only | Traffic signals not in operation during the stated hours | Speed regulating strips ahead Slow down | Give way to the visually handicapped crossing the road Slow down and stop your vehicle |
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| Tow Away Zone Vehicles parked in this zone may be towed away | Wheel Clamped Zone Vehicles parked in this zone may have their wheels clamped | Parking Guiding System Provides real-time information about available parking spaces | Speed detector Motorists can check their speed, slow down and stay within the speed limit |
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| Travel Time Display electronic signboard at expressway entrances Provides estimated travel times to selected exits on the expressway | Traffic Information Display on expressways and major arterial roads Informs motorists about traffic conditions ahead | Cycle track Cyclists must stay on cycle track | Slow down |
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Keep within speed limit | One way traffic You can turn right or left | One way street starting from this sign | U-turn ahead |
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A left turn-only lane on the left, where you must turn left. A shared left-turn lane on the right, where you can turn left or go straight. | U-turn ahead for vehicles under the weight limit |
Electronic signs use acronyms from time to time.
- AFT means After
- BEF means Before
- LN means Lane
- SH means Shoulder
- VEH means Vehicle
Give way to the visually handicapped crossing the road. Slow down and stop your vehicle. |
Give way to the visually handicapped crossing the road. Slow down and stop your vehicle. |
Travel Information Display (TID) on expressways. Informs motorists about traffic conditions ahead.
Travel Information Display (TID) on expressways. Informs motorists about traffic conditions ahead. |
Directional Signs
These signs help you find the way and the correct exit. They also help position you in the correct lane to improve traffic flow and avoid unsafe situations.
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Advance Directional Signs and Confirmation Directional Signs Directional road signs with white text and arrows on a green background. | Roads Leading to Expressway Signs boxed within a blue background These signs indicate roads leading to expressways | Additional road information signs in black text on white background These signs provide motorists more information about the roads they are approaching |
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Road works ahead Slow down and look out for obstructions ahead | Single lane ahead Slow down and merge into one lane | Detour ahead Slow down and prepare to follow detour sign |
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Detour ahead in the indicated direction Slow down and prepare to follow detour sign |
EMAS Signs
Slow down and drive carefully Beware of road conditions such as road sweeping, tree pruning, plant watering, debris spillage or absence of lane markings on the road. | Traffic congestion ahead Slow down and drive carefully | Accident ahead on the expressway Slow down and drive carefully. Beware of stationary vehicles and motorists outside their vehicles on the road. | Vehicle breakdown on the expressway Slow down and drive carefully. Beware of stationary vehicles and motorists outside their vehicles. |
| Beware of road works Slow down and drive carefully | Do not exceed the speed limit displayed | Expressway closed ahead Exit from expressway | Expressway exit closed ahead Use alternative exits |
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Obstruction at lane 3 Slow down and drive carefully. Get ready to change lane if necessary. | Obstruction at lane 4 Slow down and drive carefully. Get ready to change lane if necessary. | Look out and give way to ambulance | Look out and give way to fire engine |
Beware of event on road Drive carefully and expect delays | Beware of running event on road Drive carefully and expect delays | Beware of cycling event on road Drive carefully and expect delays | Road closed ahead Take the left or right exit |
Left turn road closed ahead | Tunnel lane status signals: - Green arrow indicates open lane - Red cross indicates closed lane - Amber cross indicates possible obstruction ahead | ||
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Road markings
Single white stop line Stop to check the traffic situation ahead before moving off | Parallel broken white lines Slow down and stop to give way to traffic on major road | Unbroken yellow line No parking on this side of the road from 7 am to 7 pm, except on Sundays and public holidays. Violation of this rule attracts a fine. | Unbroken double yellow lines No parking on this side of the road at all times, except for immediate pick-up and drop-off only. Violation of this rule attracts a fine |
Broken white line on two-way road Vehicles should keep to the left of this line | White zigzag line indicating a zebra crossing ahead No parking, waiting or stopping at all on the road. Violation of this rule attracts demerit points and a fine | Single yellow zigzag line No parking on this side of the road at all times, except for immediate pick-up and drop-off. Violation of this rule attracts demerit points and a fine. | Double yellow zigzag lines No stopping on this side of the road at all times. Violation of this rule attracts demerit points and a fine. |
Continuous white line Vehicles should keep to the left of this line.No parking on either side of the road at all times. Violation of this rule attracts a fine. | Unbroken double white lines Vehicles are not allowed to cross these lines. No parking on either side of the road at all times. Violation of parking rule attracts a fine. | Part-day bus lane No driving or parking in the bus lane from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Violation of this rule attracts a fine. | Full-day bus lane No driving or parking in the bus lane from 7.30 am to 11 pm, except on Sundays and public holidays. Violation of this rule attracts a fine. |
Red-Amber-Green (RAG) Traffic Signal aspects
Red-Amber-Green (RAG) arrows are used to control right turning movements at signalised traffic junctions. Motorists who want to turn right must stop behind the STOP line and wait for green arrow to turn on before they can proceed.
Types of RAG traffic signals that motorists can see on the roads:
Horizonal RAG signal aspects on overhead pole (under the standard 3-colour aspect):
| Vertical RAG signal aspects on ground pole (beside the standard 3-colour aspect):
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LTA will be installing more RAG arrows at traffic junctions in the coming years. Motorists are expected to comply to the traffic light signals while on the roads.
Bus Lanes
Bus lanes are a crucial part of our roads, to make public transport safer and more efficient. There are two types of bus lanes:
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Monday - Friday | 07.30am – 09.30am 5.00pm – 8.00pm | 07.30am – 11.00pm |
Saturday | Not applicable | 07.30am – 11.00pm |
Sunday and Public Holidays | Not applicable |
Using the bus lane during operating hours is illegal for all vehicles, except for:
- Bicycles in single file
- Emergency service vehicles and police vehicles on urgent duty call
- Non-scheduled buses*/ public buses
*Non-scheduled buses, such as school buses and factory buses, can drive in the bus lane, but they cannot stop, pick up or drop off passengers along the bus lane.
When you need to make a turn, you may use the dotted bus lane.
Bus Priority Box
A Bus Priority Box gives buses priority to exit bus stops. White markings with the word “Bus” and a triangle indicate that there is a Bus Priority Box just ahead.
Slow down at the first Give Way Triangle and watch out for buses exiting the bus stop ahead. Stop before the Give Way lines, and give way to buses entering or waiting to enter the yellow Bus Priority Box. Do not stay in the Bus Priority Box.
Speed limits
The speed limit indicates the maximum speed that motor vehicles are allowed to travel on the road. Unless otherwise stated, the speed limit of all roads in Singapore is 50km/h.
Always drive safely and keep within the speed limit to be a responsible driver, as well as avoid penalties and demerit points (www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Traffic/Traffic-Matters > Penalties for Traffic Offences).
Emergency vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances and Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force vehicles are allowed to exceed the speed limit while on official duty.
Check speed limits of all roads
School Zone
School Zone refers to any part of a road that is:
- Near a school and
- In between School Zone start and end signs
Lower speed limits in School Zones help create a safer road environment for school-going children. From 1 January 2026, lower speed limits for Enhanced School Zones will apply throughout the day instead of specific periods, such as during school arrival and dismissal times. These changes are part of our ongoing efforts to create a safer environment for students, regardless of the time of the day. Always adhere to posted speed limits when driving through School Zones.
Silver Zone
Silver Zones are areas with enhanced road safety measures that make it safer and more convenient for senior pedestrians to cross the roads.
The speed limit in Silver Zone will be lowered where feasible, to either 30km/h or 40km/h in the speed limit sign attached.
Right Turn Restriction from Woodlands Centre Road to Woodlands Crossing (Johor)
From 17 July 2023, all vehicles, except for buses and authorised vehicles, will be prohibited from making a right turn to enter Woodlands Checkpoint using Woodlands Centre Road. This no-right turn ruling will be imposed at all times (24/7), including public holidays.
To access Woodlands Checkpoint, all vehicles except for buses and authorised vehicles, should use either the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) or Woodlands Road. Signages will be placed along the nearby roads to remind motorists of the change.
Find out more about Driving Rules and Information
Learn more about road safety on www.lta.gov.sg.
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