ICA bans 13 foreign motorists from entering S’pore for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint

SINGAPORE – Thirteen drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were banned from entering Singapore for traffic offences and queue-cutting, following an enforcement operation at Woodlands Checkpoint between March 13 and March 22.

Another 43 vehicles were directed to make a U-turn and re-queue, with 29 motorists also referred to the Traffic Police (TP) for further action.

The operation was aimed at deterring and detecting motorists who commit traffic offences and engage in queue-cutting and other dangerous road behaviour, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in a statement on March 27.

Traffic offences included crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns and stopping vehicles in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience.

ICA said it takes a very serious view of motorists who compromise the safety of other motorists by violating traffic laws or failing to comply with its officers’ instructions at the checkpoints.

“We seek travellers’ continued patience and understanding, and to cooperate with our officers, comply with traffic laws and maintain lane discipline when using the land checkpoints, to create a safer and more pleasant experience for all,” ICA said.