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<h1  style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Singapore Electronic Road Pricing Complete Guide</h1>
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Singapore is a city-state located at the heart of Southeast Asia.
 
  
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There are no physical booths on any road in Singapore. It uses an electronic toll collection scheme called <strong>Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)</strong>, adopted to manage traffic congestion. The objective is achieved by drivers paying more tolls when traffic is heavier than usual.
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) - World's first congestion pricing system<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 93 gantries (19 operational as of July 2025) on expressways and CBD roads<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Singapore Dollar (SGD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> RFID In-Vehicle Units (IU) transitioning to satellite-based On-Board Units (OBU)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Transport (MOT)
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== What is an ERP system ==  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you need an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or the new On-Board Unit (OBU) to drive through Singapore's ERP gantries - but there are alternatives for foreign vehicles. Singapore operates the world's first and most advanced congestion pricing system.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Driving without an IU/OBU triggers a $70 penalty for each ERP gantry passed. However, foreign cars can pay a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages, making it cost-effective for tourists.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> ERP 2.0 satellite-based system rollout continues with new OBU installations. Over 500,000 vehicles fitted by mid-2025, with complete transition by end 2025. Physical gantries will be removed in phases after full OBU deployment.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Singapore operates dynamic congestion pricing with rates varying by time, location, and traffic conditions. ERP rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted to maintain optimal traffic speeds.</p>
  
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The Land Transport Authority implemented the ERP, using smart cards and RFID technology to collect toll charges as vehicles, motorbikes, buses, and HGVs drive through gantries. The gantries are typically located along highways and arterial roads linking to Singapore's Central Area<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Area,_Singapore Singapore's Central Area]</ref> that are frequently congested during peak hours.
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== How do I pay tolls in Singapore ==  
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An <strong>In-Vehicle Unit (IU)</strong> is affixed to the front widescreen on the driver’s side and a stored-value card is inserted into the IU. The ERP fee is withdrawn from the card right away, so be sure your card (e.g. NETS CashCard or CEPAS Card) has enough money on it.
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate Range</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Hours</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Recent Changes</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger Cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.50-$6.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7:00-9:00 AM, 5:30-7:00 PM</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">June 2025: $1 increase on 3 expressways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.25-$1.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same peak periods</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lower rates than cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.75-$9.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Same peak periods</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Higher rates than cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.00-$12.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same peak periods</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Highest rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00 flat rate</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Unlimited gantry passages</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Deducted at departure</td>
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<strong>EZ-Link CEPAS Card,NETS CashCard and NETS FlashPay Card</strong> are examples of stored value cards available.
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You can also use your debit/credit cards to pay the fees without having to worry about maintaining a sufficient balance on your stored-value card. You only need to sign up with the service providers.
 
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* [https://ezpayreg.ezlink.com.sg/ EZ-Link Motoring Service]
 
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* [https://vcashcard.nets.com.sg/ Virtual CashCard]
 
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Active Gantries:</strong> Only 19 out of 93 ERP gantries operational (down from pre-COVID levels)</p>
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== How much are the ERP charges ==
 
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ERP in Singapore costs anything between SGD 0.50 to SGD 3.00 every journey, depending on the time of day and location. The charges are higher between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 and 17:30 and 18:30
 
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ERP prices are evaluated every quarter and altered according to traffic circumstances during the June and December school holidays.
 
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Current Coverage:</strong> Selected expressways (CTE, PIE, AYE), CBD area suspended since COVID-19</p>
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== What time is the ERP charges ==
 
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On a daily basis, ERP operates only from Mondays to Saturdays, starting from as early as 07:00 until 22:30. ERP is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Also, on the eve of significant public holidays such as Deepavali, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and New Year's Day, operation hours end at 13:00.
 
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== What happens if you do not pay ERP ==
 
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An ERP violation notification will be issued if you drive through an ERP gantry without paying.
 
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You will then have to pay the ERP charge along with an administrative fee.
 
  
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* Have a defective IU.
 
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* Store-value card is expired or improperly inserted.
 
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To drive past operating ERP gantries, all Singapore-registered cars must have an IU installed. If you don't have IU, each operating ERP gantry you drive through will cost you $70.00.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. In-Vehicle Unit (IU) Systems:</strong></p>
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<li>1st generation IU: NETS CashCard with chip</li>
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<li>2nd generation IU: CEPAS cards (NETS Motoring Card, EZ-Link Motoring Card)</li>
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<li>New On-Board Unit (OBU): ERP 2.0 system with satellite-based charging</li>
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== How many ERP are there in Singapore ==
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<li>EZ-Pay: Link credit/debit card to IU for automatic deduction</li>
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<li>NETS Contactless CashCard: Tap-and-go convenience</li>
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<li>Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat fee via Autopass Card</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate ERP costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Singapore roads, use TollGuru Singapore ERP calculator</p>
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Calculate routes, tolls and fuel costs for your travel by car, jeep, van, SUV, truck, LCV, bus and bike in Singapore using '''TollGuru Trip Calculator'''. It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location en route, payment methods, and more.
 
  
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<li>Over 500,000 vehicles fitted with new OBUs by June 2025</li>
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<li>Installation completion target: End 2025 for all vehicles</li>
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<li>3-hour installation for cars, 1.5 hours for motorcycles</li>
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<li>Free installation if completed within 2-month notification period</li>
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<li>June 2025: $1 increase at 3 key expressway locations (CTE, PIE, AYE)</li>
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<li>Quarterly reviews continue based on traffic conditions</li>
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<li>EV pilot program: Off-peak charge waivers at selected gantries from Q3 2025</li>
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<li>OBU provides real-time traffic alerts and advance charging location warnings</li>
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<li>Physical gantries to be removed in 3-phase plan after full OBU deployment</li>
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<li>Touchscreen display disabled above 15 km/h for safety</li>
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<li>World's first Electronic Road Pricing system (operational since 1998)</li>
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<li>Replaced Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) introduced in 1975</li>
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<li>93 total gantries across island, 19 currently operational</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions, not distance</li>
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<li>Central Business District (CBD): Currently suspended since COVID-19</li>
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<li>Orchard Road Cordon: Separate pricing zone (when operational)</li>
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<li>Major Expressways: CTE, PIE, AYE, BKE (selected sections)</li>
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<li>Daily ERP costs: $5-15 for typical commuter routes during peak hours</li>
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<li>Avoid peak hours: 7:00-9:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM on weekdays</li>
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<li>Weekend travel: Most gantries inactive on Sundays and public holidays</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, by using alternative routes, traveling during off-peak hours, or taking public transport. Many arterial roads remain toll-free, though they may have longer travel times.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Failure to pay within 5 days results in a $70 fine. Without an IU/OBU, you're automatically fined $70 per gantry. Ignoring fines can lead to legal proceedings and demerit points.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay ERP charges but at lower rates ($0.25-$1.75) compared to cars. The new OBU for motorcycles is a single-piece unit mounted on handlebars.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">ERP 2.0 uses satellite-based technology instead of physical gantries. All vehicles must install new OBUs by end 2025. The system won't be activated until installation is complete, and distance-based charging is still "several years away."</p>
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Singapore Electronic Road Pricing Complete Guide

System: Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) - World's first congestion pricing system
Coverage: 93 gantries (19 operational as of July 2025) on expressways and CBD roads
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Technology: RFID In-Vehicle Units (IU) transitioning to satellite-based On-Board Units (OBU)
Operators: Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Transport (MOT)

Do I Need an IU for Singapore? 2025 Update

Yes, you need an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or the new On-Board Unit (OBU) to drive through Singapore's ERP gantries - but there are alternatives for foreign vehicles. Singapore operates the world's first and most advanced congestion pricing system.

Key Reality: Driving without an IU/OBU triggers a $70 penalty for each ERP gantry passed. However, foreign cars can pay a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages, making it cost-effective for tourists.

2025 Update: ERP 2.0 satellite-based system rollout continues with new OBU installations. Over 500,000 vehicles fitted by mid-2025, with complete transition by end 2025. Physical gantries will be removed in phases after full OBU deployment.

Singapore ERP Costs: Current Rates

Singapore operates dynamic congestion pricing with rates varying by time, location, and traffic conditions. ERP rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted to maintain optimal traffic speeds.

Current ERP Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Rate Range Peak Hours Recent Changes
Passenger Cars $0.50-$6.00 7:00-9:00 AM, 5:30-7:00 PM June 2025: $1 increase on 3 expressways
Motorcycles $0.25-$1.75 Same peak periods Lower rates than cars
Light Goods Vehicles $0.75-$9.00 Same peak periods Higher rates than cars
Heavy Goods Vehicles $1.00-$12.00 Same peak periods Highest rates
Foreign Cars (Daily) $5.00 flat rate Unlimited gantry passages Deducted at departure

Where You Pay ERP (2025)

Active Gantries: Only 19 out of 93 ERP gantries operational (down from pre-COVID levels)

Current Coverage: Selected expressways (CTE, PIE, AYE), CBD area suspended since COVID-19

How to Pay Singapore ERP

You can use the following methods to pay ERP charges in Singapore:

1. In-Vehicle Unit (IU) Systems:

  • 1st generation IU: NETS CashCard with chip
  • 2nd generation IU: CEPAS cards (NETS Motoring Card, EZ-Link Motoring Card)
  • New On-Board Unit (OBU): ERP 2.0 system with satellite-based charging

2. Payment Options:

  • EZ-Pay: Link credit/debit card to IU for automatic deduction
  • NETS Contactless CashCard: Tap-and-go convenience
  • NETS VCashCard: Auto-deduction from bank account
  • Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat fee via Autopass Card

To calculate ERP costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Singapore roads, use TollGuru Singapore ERP calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

ERP 2.0 System Rollout:

  • Over 500,000 vehicles fitted with new OBUs by June 2025
  • Installation completion target: End 2025 for all vehicles
  • 3-hour installation for cars, 1.5 hours for motorcycles
  • Free installation if completed within 2-month notification period

Rate Adjustments:

  • June 2025: $1 increase at 3 key expressway locations (CTE, PIE, AYE)
  • Quarterly reviews continue based on traffic conditions
  • EV pilot program: Off-peak charge waivers at selected gantries from Q3 2025

System Improvements:

  • OBU provides real-time traffic alerts and advance charging location warnings
  • Physical gantries to be removed in 3-phase plan after full OBU deployment
  • Touchscreen display disabled above 15 km/h for safety
  • Card reader placement now customizable for driver convenience

State/Regional Toll Information

Singapore - City-State Congestion Pricing:

  • World's first Electronic Road Pricing system (operational since 1998)
  • Replaced Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) introduced in 1975
  • 93 total gantries across island, 19 currently operational
  • Dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions, not distance

ERP Coverage Areas:

  • Central Business District (CBD): Currently suspended since COVID-19
  • Orchard Road Cordon: Separate pricing zone (when operational)
  • Major Expressways: CTE, PIE, AYE, BKE (selected sections)
  • Singapore River Line: 5 gantries along river to reduce through-traffic

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily ERP costs: $5-15 for typical commuter routes during peak hours
  • Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat rate often most economical
  • Off-peak travel: Significantly lower rates or free passage

Timing Strategies:

  • Avoid peak hours: 7:00-9:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM on weekdays
  • Weekend travel: Most gantries inactive on Sundays and public holidays
  • Alternative routes: Use arterial roads to avoid ERP gantries

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Singapore ERP charges completely?

Yes, by using alternative routes, traveling during off-peak hours, or taking public transport. Many arterial roads remain toll-free, though they may have longer travel times.

What happens if I don't pay Singapore ERP?

Failure to pay within 5 days results in a $70 fine. Without an IU/OBU, you're automatically fined $70 per gantry. Ignoring fines can lead to legal proceedings and demerit points.

Do motorcycles pay ERP in Singapore?

Yes, motorcycles pay ERP charges but at lower rates ($0.25-$1.75) compared to cars. The new OBU for motorcycles is a single-piece unit mounted on handlebars.

What's happening with ERP 2.0?

ERP 2.0 uses satellite-based technology instead of physical gantries. All vehicles must install new OBUs by end 2025. The system won't be activated until installation is complete, and distance-based charging is still "several years away."

Do tourists get different ERP rates?

Foreign cars can choose between individual gantry charges (with rented IU) or a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages. The daily fee is often more economical for tourists.

Singapore vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Singapore Congestion pricing $0.50-6.00/gantry City-wide selective
Malaysia Distance-based tolls RM12-18/100km 1,400+ km network
Indonesia Distance-based tolls Varies by route 2,893 km network
Thailand Fixed-rate tolls Distance-based rates Bangkok-centered network

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • Land Transport Authority (LTA): ERP rates and gantry information
  • OneMotoring Portal: Real-time ERP status and payment options
  • MyTransport.SG App: Live traffic updates and ERP gantry locations

Payment Service Providers:

  • NETS Customer Service: NETS CashCard and Motoring Card support
  • EZ-Link: EZ-Link Motoring Card and EZ-Pay services
  • Authorized IU/OBU Service Centers: Installation and maintenance

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