Driving licence in Singapore

A driver licence (or driving licence) is required in Singapore before a person is allowed to drive a motor vehicle of any description on a road in the country. Like many other countries in the world, an individual must possess a valid driving licence before being permitted to drive on the road, and driving licence holders are subject to all traffic rules.

The minimum age to drive a motor vehicle and getting a Qualified Driving Licence (QDL) in Singapore is 18 years old. The driving licence is for the normal lifespan of a person but medical checks are starting with age 65, to prove the person is "fit to drive" for another 3 years and a doctors certificate has to be sent to Traffic Police. For those who accumulated 12 demerit points and above, the licence will have an early termination.

Classes of driving licence

The classification of motor vehicles and eligibility of a driving licence in Singapore is as follows:

Class Type Minimum age Notes
1 Invalid Carriages. 18 Only issued to those with physical disabilities, in lieu of other classes of licences
2B Motor cycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 200cc. 18
2A Motor cycles with an engine capacity betwee
3 (a) Motor cars of unladen weight not exceeding 3000 kg with not more than 7 passengers, exclusive of the driver; and
(b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles of unladen weight not exceeding 2500 kg
18
3A (a) Motor Cars without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 3000 kg with not more than 7 passengers exclusive of the driver; and
(b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 2500 kg.
18
3C (a) Motor cars constructed solely and adapted to carry not more than 7 passengers (exclusive of the driver) and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 3,000 kilograms only.[1] 18 Work Permit and S-Pass holders only need to pass the Basic Theory Test to convert their foreign driving licence to be allowed to drive all Class 3 vehicles except for light goods vehicles, mini vans and small buses.
3CA (a) Motor Cars without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 3000 kg with not more than 7 passengers exclusive of the driver.[1] 18 The Class 3CA licence is introduced to new drivers who only want to drive automated Class 3C vehicles.
4A Omnibus 21 Persons must be working for a public bus company as a Bus Captain. Licence will be revoked once he/she leaves the company.
4 Heavy motor vehicles of unladen weight exceeding 2500 kg which are constructed to carry load or passengers. 21 Persons must hold a Class 3 Qualified Licence before applying for a Class 4 licence. The maximum age for driving this vehicle is 81.
5 Heavy motor vehicles not constructed to carry any load and the unladen weight exceeds 7250 kg. 21 Persons must hold a Class 4 Qualified Licence before applying for a Class 5 licence. The maximum age for driving this vehicle is 81.

Types of driving licence

Upon the passing of a Final Theory Test, the learner driver can then proceed to take the Practical Driving Test.

Conversion of driving licence

Foreigners holding foreign driving licence and intend to remain in Singapore for less than twelve months are not required to convert their foreign driving licence to a Singapore driving licence. They may drive in Singapore with a valid foreign driving licence. However, if the licence is not in English, in addition to a valid foreign driving licence, they are required to have an International Driving Permit. If an International Driving Permit is not available, an official translation of the driving licence in English is required.

To convert to a Singapore driving licence, the foreigner is required to pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT) for familiarisation of traffic rules and Singapore's Highway Code pertaining to traffic related issues specific 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.

References

  1. 1 2 "Introduction of Class 3C Licence". Singapore Police Force.

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