Driving licence in Singapore
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The classification of motor vehicles and eligibility of a driving licence in Singapore is as follows:
- Class 1: Invalid Carriages
- Class 2B: Motor cycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 200cc.
- Class 2A: Motor cycles with an engine capacity between 201 cc and 400cc.
- Class 2: Motor cycles with an engine capacity exceeding 400cc.
- Class 3: i) Motor Cars <= 3000 kg with <= 7 passengers, exclusive of the driver; ii) and Motor Tractors and other Motor Vehicles <= 2500 kg.
- Class 3A: i) Motor Cars without clutch pedals <= 3000 kg <= 7 passengers, exclusive of the driver; ii) and Motor Tractors and other Motor Vehicles without clutch pedals of unladen weight <= 2500 kg.
- Class 4: Motor tractors of an unladen weight not exceeding 7250 kg but exceeds 2500 kg.
- Class 5: Motor vehicles of an unladen weight exceeding 7250 kg.
The minimum age to drive a motorcar and getting a Class 3/3A Qualified Driving Licence (QDL) in Singapore is 18 years old. A learner who wishes to commence on practical driving lessons must acquire a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) before driving on public roads and operating a motorcar. You can only apply for a PDL if you pass a multiple choice test known as the Basic Theory Test, which can be taken at any of the established driving schools in Singapore. This licence itself carries several restrictions, some of which are listed below:
- A Certified Driving Instructor (CDL) must be present to guide the learner driver.
- A learner driver is not allowed to use the expressway.
- A "L" plate must be placed at the front and rear of the car.
- A learner driver must complete the Final Theory Test before he may apply for the Practical Driving Test conducted by the Traffic Police.
Upon the passing of a Final Theory Test, the learner driver can then proceed to take the Practical Driving Test. A driving licence will be issued upon the passing of the Practical Driving Test. The novice licence holder undergoes a 1 year probation period. During this period, he is required to display one triangular plate at the top right portion of the front windscreen, and the another triangular plate at the top right portion of the rear windscreen. The driver must not accumulate 13 or more demerit points within a period of 12 months will have the licence revoked. Failing to abide by these rules will result in licence being revoked or suspension from driving.
If you hold a foreign driving licence and intend to remain in Singapore for less than twelve months, you are not required to convert your foreign driving licence to a Singapore driving licence. You may drive in Singapore with a valid foreign driving licence. However, if your licence is not in English, in addition to a valid foreign driving licence, you are required to have an International Driving Permit. If an International Driving Permit is not available, an official translation of your driving licence in English is required.
To convert to a Singapore driving licence, you are required to pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT) which will familiarise you with traffic rules and Singapore's Highway Code pertaining to traffic related issues peculiar to Singapore. A Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) who wishes to drive in Singapore is required to convert his foreign driving licence after becoming a PR.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and using a mobile phone while driving (without a hands-free set) are serious offences. In addition to your licence being revoked, the offender may be charged in court and be fined and or jailed.
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