SINGAPORE - Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines in Singapore will no longer be allowed to apply for or renew their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from November 2.
The move applies to vehicles with unpaid traffic, parking or vehicular emissions fines committed in Singapore.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the change in a joint statement issued on Friday, as cited from CNA.
Under the current system, foreign-registered vehicles with unpaid fines may still apply for or renew their VEP but could be denied entry upon arrival at Singapore’s land checkpoints.
The revised policy will instead block motorists from completing their VEP applications or renewals until all fines are settled.
“Foreign-registered vehicles should settle their outstanding fines before applying for or renewing a VEP and entering Singapore,” the authorities said.
MHA and LTA advised foreign motorists to check for outstanding fines through the AXS platform before submitting VEP applications.
Motorists were also reminded to settle all outstanding penalties before travelling to Singapore.
Fines can be paid through AXS kiosks, the AXS website or the AXS mobile application.
Payments may also be made directly through the relevant agencies’ websites or customer service counters.
Motorists seeking clarification regarding offences may contact the relevant authorities.
These include the Traffic Police, Housing and Development Board (HDB), National Environment Agency (NEA), Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and LTA.
The authorities also urged foreign motorists to submit VEP applications at least two weeks before their intended travel date.
According to MHA and LTA, payment service providers may require up to two calendar days to process fine payments and update records across government systems.
Singapore motorists with unpaid traffic fines in Malaysia were similarly reminded to settle their outstanding penalties before entering the country.