Singapore Driving Tips

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• Car Hire Depots
• Driving Distances
• Driving Licence
• Driving Age
• Rules and Regulations
• Child Safety Seats
• Speed Limits
• Drink Driving
• Tolls
• Road Signs
• Visa Information

Depot information

DriveAway offer unbeatable rates with our reputable suppliers in Singapore. The suppliers are all located at the Singapore Changi Airport and downtown depots located in the city. Singapore Changi airport is located 20 kilometres from the city, approximately 25 minutes drive.

Car Hire Driving Distances in Singapore

• Johor Bahru, Malaysia – 25 kms (25 mins)
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 365 kms (4 hrs/ 10 mins)

Driving Licence

A full valid driver’s license is required for a minimum of 1 year. An International licence is recommended for Australian drivers licence holders.

Age Restrictions

Generally the minimum age is 21 years, but can vary between the car hire company and location. Maximum age limits apply in some locations, a young/senior driver surcharge may apply. Please check terms & conditions when making an enquiry or booking.

Rules, Laws and Regulations

General driving rules and regulations in Portugal:

• Driving in Singapore is on the left
• Seat Belts are mandatory for all passengers and driver
• Children under eight years must be fastened into a child safety seat
• Headlights must be used during the times 19:00 - 07:00
• Cell Phones/Mobiles cannot be used while driving
• Insurance is compulsory; Most of our car hire suppliers will include this with your rental.

Speed Limits

Speeds limit will vary from 40km in urban areas and from 80km on expressways.

Drink Driving

The legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. For safety and to avoid penalties it is recommended not to drink and drive.

Tolls

Tolls in Singapore is referred to Electronic Road Pricing Scheme (ERP) which is generally used around popular roads and in the Central Business District to moderate traffic flow. Vehicles are fitted with a In-Vehicle Unit (IU) that holds a stored-valued CashCard which is deducted of the fee when passing into the tolling zone or CBD. ERP CashCards are available at all Singapore banks, post offices and petrol stations.

Road Signs

Road signs in Singapore adapt the United Kingdom traffic sign regulations.

• Prohibitory Signs are signs which motorists must follow. These signs vary in shapes from a circle, octagon and a box. You will find these signs in either blue with a white symbol in the middle and white with a red border.
• Warning Signs; (eg, Roundabout Ahead), Prohibitory Signs (eg, No left turn) and Restrictive Signs (Speed limits)are typically have a red circle border and white background with a symbol in the middle. Mandatory signs are in blue which tell motorists to follow/comply. Constuctions signs are in orange
• Directional signs have a green background with pointers indicating what direction; destinations such as airports will have white lettering on a blue background; streets and roads will have just a white text and landmarks will have white text with a brown background.

  Zebra crossing also known as pedestrian crossings are also used in Singapore. Vehicles must giveway to pedestrians entering the crossing.

Visa Information

Visa, passport and entry requirements for Australians visiting Singapore:

• Australian passport holders do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days, provided they meet the following requirements;
• Hold a valid return/onward travel ticket and travel documents.
• They have enough funds for their stay in Singapore.
• A passport is required to enter Singapore and must have at-least 6 months validity.

All information provided is to be used as a guide only. Distances and time may very according to the route taken. The information shown on this page may have changed since the date of publication. Please refer to the countries local tourist office for up-to-date advice. Last updated: March 2022.