SINGAPORE – Singapore will go ahead with implementing a Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC) of $6.40 on all foreign-registered cars entering Singapore via the Tuas or Woodlands Checkpoints from Feb 15.
In a statement on Monday (Jan 16), the Land Transport Authority said the RRC will be collected together with the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), toll charges and fixed Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fees when vehicles depart from the two checkpoints.
The news comes after Malaysia’s Transport Ministry callled on its Singapore counterpart to reconsider its decision to match Malaysia’s road charge of RM20 ($6.40) for foreign vehicles crossing the causeway.
Toll charges for cars currently vary from $2.70 to $3.80, while VEP fees can cost up to $35.
First-time offenders who evade these fees will be fined $50, while repeat offenders are required to pay $100.
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