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Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules

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1961
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About this subsidiary legislation

Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation RTA-R5 1961, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1961.

Part I

PRELIMINARY

Regulation 1

Citation

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These Rules may be cited as the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules.

Regulation 2

Definitions

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In these Rules —

Definition

“ambulance” means a motor vehicle that is specifically equipped for —

(a)

the transport on roads of; and (b)the provision, during such transport, of out-of-hospital clinical care to,sick or injured individuals who require emergency medical treatment;

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Definition

“business service passenger vehicle” means —

(a)

a motor car registered in the name of —

(i)

the Government or a statutory board, company, firm, society, club or an association and is used for the owner’s business; or

(ii)

an individual and is used for the purpose of any trade, business, profession or vocation,but does not include —

(iii)

a private hire car;

(iv)

a motor car used —

(A)

for the carriage of goods other than samples;

(B)

for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward; or

(C)

for instructional purposes for reward unless prior approval of the Registrar has been obtained; or

(v)

a civil defence operations car or police operations car; or

(b)

a car that —

(i)

is armoured;

(ii)

has an unladen weight exceeding 2,500 kilograms;

(iii)

is constructed solely for the carriage of passengers and their effects; (iv)is adapted to carry not more than 7 passengers exclusive of the driver; and

(v)

is registered in the name of the Government or a statutory board;

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Definition

“car-sharing co-operative” means a co-operative society (not being a business connected with the manufacturer, sale or dealership of motor vehicles) which is registered under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 62) and which has as its object the purchase of vehicles for the shared use of its members and affiliates for their business, social or domestic purposes;

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Definition

“category (f) certificate of entitlement” means a certificate of entitlement issued under rule 3(1)(f) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31);

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Definition

“chauffeured private hire car” means a private hire car hired, or made available for hire, for use primarily in the circumstances in paragraph (b) of the definition of “private hire car” but which may also be used in the circumstances in paragraph (a) of that definition;

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“civil defence operations car” means a motor car owned by the Government for the use of the Singapore Civil Defence Force for the purposes of civil defence;

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Definition

“classic vehicle” means a motor car, motor cycle or scooter that is at least 35 years old when it is registered or re-registered as a classic vehicle under rule 69, and includes any vehicle which, before 1st August 2012 is registered as a classic car in the register of motor vehicles maintained by the Registrar under rule 12;

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Definition

“CNG system” means an assembly of components and connecting parts which are fitted on —

(a)

a CNG vehicle;

(b)

a diesel-CNG vehicle; or

(c)

a petrol-CNG vehicle,to enable the vehicle to use natural gas as its source of power;

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Definition

“CNG vehicle” means a vehicle which uses natural gas exclusively as its source of power;

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Definition

“conventional car” means a motor car that is mechanically propelled by means of internal combustion engines;

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Definition

“cylinder capacity” means —

(a)

the area of the piston crown of the cylinder of the engine multiplied by the stroke multiplied by the number of cylinders of the engine; or

(b)

the volume swept by the piston in the cylinder multiplied by the number of cylinders of the engine,and the product so derived is expressed in cubic centimetres;

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Definition

“de-registered”, in relation to a vehicle, means that the registration of the vehicle has been cancelled;

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Definition

“diesel-CNG vehicle” means a vehicle which uses either or both natural gas and diesel as its source of power;

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Definition

“diesel-electric car” means a motor car which uses either or both diesel and electricity as its source of power;

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Definition

“diesel-electric vehicle” means a vehicle, other than a motor car, which uses either or both diesel and electricity as its source of power;

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“electric car” means a motor car that is mechanically propelled by means of electric traction motors;

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Definition

“electric motor cycle” or “electric scooter” means a motor cycle or scooter, respectively, that is mechanically propelled by means of electric traction motors;

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Definition

“electric vehicle” means a vehicle, other than a car, that is mechanically propelled by means of electric traction motors;

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Definition

“Euro IV standard” means —

(a)

in relation to a diesel driven motor car, a standard for exhaust emission which complies with the standard specified in row B of the table referred to in paragraph 13 of the Annex to Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union;

(b)

in relation to a diesel driven motor vehicle (other than a motor car) with gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3.5 tons, a standard for exhaust emission which complies with the standard specified in row B of the table referred to in paragraph 13 of the Annex to Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union; or

(c)

in relation to a diesel driven motor vehicle (other than a motor car) with gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tons, a standard for exhaust emission which complies with the standard specified in row B1 of Table 1 or row B1 of Table 2 contained in the Annex to Directive 1999/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union;

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Definition

“Euro V standard”, in relation to any vehicle, means a standard for exhaust emission which complies with the standard specified in Table 1 of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union;

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Definition

“foreign vehicle” means any motor vehicle which is not registered under the Act, but which is registered under the provisions of any law of any country (other than Singapore) relating to motor vehicles;

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Definition

“goods-cum-passengers vehicle” means —

(a)

a station wagon constructed for the carriage of 7 passengers or more, excluding the driver, and registered by the owner for the use by him or a member of his family or any person by his authority without consideration for social or domestic purposes or for the owner’s business and excluding the use for instructional purposes for reward;

(b)

a panel van; or

(c)

a twin-cabin goods vehicle;

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Definition

“heavy goods vehicle” means —

(a)

a goods vehicle, construction equipment, engineering plant, trivan, motor cycle with a side-car attached to it, recovery vehicle, vehicle used as a mobile canteen or mobile bank, goods-cum-passengers vehicle or a vehicle used for a specific purpose such as a horse float, the maximum laden weight of which exceeds 3.0 metric tons and which is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998; or

(b)

a goods vehicle, construction equipment, engineering plant, trivan, recovery vehicle, vehicle used as a mobile canteen or mobile bank, goods-cum-passengers vehicle or a vehicle used for a specific purpose such as a horse float, the maximum laden weight of which exceeds 3.5 metric tons and which is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998;

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Definition

“heavy oil or diesel oil” includes any liquid other than petroleum which is or may be used as fuel in the engine of a motor vehicle;

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Definition

“JPN 2009 standard”, in relation to any vehicle, means a standard for exhaust emission which complies with the standard specified in Article 41 of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Announcement No. 619 dated 15th July 2002 (Announcement That Prescribes Details of Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles), as amended by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Announcement No. 68 dated 25th January 2013;

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Definition

“light goods vehicle” means —

(a)

a goods vehicle, construction equipment, engineering plant, trivan, motor cycle with a side-car attached to it, recovery vehicle, vehicle used as a mobile canteen or mobile bank, goods-cum-passengers vehicle or a vehicle used for a specific purpose such as a horse float, the maximum laden weight of which does not exceed 3.0 metric tons and which is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998; or

(b)

a goods vehicle, construction equipment, engineering plant, trivan, motor cycle with a side-car attached to it, recovery vehicle, vehicle used as a mobile canteen or mobile bank, goods-cum-passengers vehicle or a vehicle used for a specific purpose such as a horse float, the maximum laden weight of which does not exceed 3.5 metric tons and which is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998;

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Definition

“maximum power output” means —

(a)

in the case of a conventional vehicle or an electric vehicle, the maximum power output, expressed in kilowatts (kW), of the vehicle’s internal combustion engines or electric traction motors, as the case may be;

(b)

in the case of a diesel‑CNG vehicle or a petrol‑CNG vehicle, the higher of the maximum power output, expressed in kilowatts (kW), of the vehicle using either of its sources of power; or

(c)

in the case of a diesel‑electric vehicle or a petrol‑electric vehicle, the peak aggregate power output, expressed in kilowatts (kW), of the vehicle using both of its sources of power simultaneously;

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Definition

“medical transport vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is equipped to provide non-emergency patient transport services;

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Definition

“mobile engineering plant” has the same meaning as in rule 2 of the Road Traffic (Regulation of Speed) Rules (R 13);

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Definition

“motor car” has the same meaning as in section 4(1)(e) of the Act;

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Definition

“motor tractor” has the same meaning as in rule 2 of the Road Traffic (Regulation of Speed) Rules;

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Definition

“new vehicle”, for the purposes of rules 3B, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 9AA, 9AB, 9B, 9C and 10 and Part II of the First Schedule, means —

(a)

a motor vehicle or trailer which —

(i)

is first registered in a country or place outside Singapore and is subsequently de-registered within a period of 3 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case, after that first registration;

(ii)

is registered under these Rules on or after 1st June 2000 pursuant to an application made within 3 months (or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case) after de-registration in that country or place; and (iii)has never been used anywhere before the date of its first registration in Singapore; or

(b)

any motor vehicle which has not been registered elsewhere before its first registration in Singapore;

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Definition

“non-emergency patient transport services” means transport services for fee or reward that relate solely to the provision of transport on roads of individuals —

(a)

whose medical needs have been assessed as requiring patient transport and not being time-critical or acute; and

(b)

who may require basic care and observation or clinical care and monitoring during transport;

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Definition

“normal vintage vehicle” means a motor car, motor cycle or scooter in respect of which —

(a)

the Registrar is satisfied was manufactured before 1940; and

(b)

the levy under section 10A(2) of the Act is paid and which —

(i)

before 1st August 2012 is registered as a vintage vehicle in the register of motor vehicles maintained by the Registrar under rule 12;

(ii)

is registered as a normal vintage vehicle under rule 70; or

(iii)

is re-registered as a normal vintage vehicle under rule 71, 72 or 74;

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Definition

“off-peak car” means a motor car which is registered under rule 32, or re-registered under rule 33 or 33E (as the case may be), as an off-peak car and which may not be driven on any road during the days and times specified in the Fifth Schedule unless there is in force a supplementary licence issued under Part IX for that vehicle;

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Definition

“original vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules;

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Definition

“panel van” means a light goods vehicle having a body derived from a motor car with its sides panelled up and with a design similar to a station wagon (saloon model) or a jeep;

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Definition

“petrol-CNG vehicle” means a vehicle which uses either natural gas or petrol as its source of power;

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“petrol-electric car” means a motor car which uses either or both petrol and electricity as its source of power;

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“petrol-electric motor cycle” means a motor cycle which uses either or both petrol and electricity as its source of power;

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“petrol-electric scooter” means a scooter which uses either or both petrol and electricity as its source of power;

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“petrol-electric vehicle” means a vehicle, other than a car, which uses either or both petrol and electricity as its source of power;

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Definition

“police operations car” means a motor car owned by the Government for the use of the Singapore Police Force for the purposes of maintaining law and order;

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Definition

“private hire car” means a motor car that does not ply for hire on any road, and —

(a)

is hired or made available for hire, under a contract (express or implied) for use as a whole by the hirer or any other individual authorised by the hirer in the contract to drive the car personally; or

(b)

is hired or made available for hire, under a contract (express or implied) for use as a whole with a driver for the purpose of conveying the hirer, and one or more passengers (if any), in that car;

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“private motor car” means a motor car registered in the name of —

(a)

a private individual and used by him or a member of his family or any person by his authority without consideration for social or domestic purposes or for his business;

(b)

a charitable organisation, whose income is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 134) and which is a full member of the National Council of Social Service established under the National Council of Social Service Act (Cap. 195A) and used solely for the owner’s business; or

(c)

a car-sharing co-operative,excluding the carriage of goods other than samples and excluding the use for instructional purposes for reward;

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Definition

“power rating” means the maximum aggregate power output, expressed in kilowatts (kW), of the electric traction motors;

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Definition

“public bus services contract” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bus Services Industry Act 2015 (Act 30 of 2015);

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“PU-registered vehicle” means a motor vehicle which is registered under rule 3B;

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Definition

“register of vehicles” means the register maintained under rule 12;

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Definition

“registered owner” means a person registered under the Act as owner of a motor vehicle;

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Definition

“restricted vintage vehicle” means a motor car, motor cycle or scooter in respect of which —

(a)

the Registrar is satisfied was manufactured before 1940;

(b)

the levy under section 10A(2) of the Act is not paid; and

(c)

before 1st August 2012 is registered as a vintage vehicle in the register of motor vehicles maintained by the Registrar under rule 12;

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Definition

“revised use vintage vehicle” means a motor car, motor cycle or scooter in respect of which —

(a)

the Registrar is satisfied was manufactured before 1940;

(b)

the levy under section 10A(2) of the Act is paid; and (c)is registered as a revised use vintage vehicle under rule 70 or re-registered as a revised use vintage vehicle under rule 73;

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Definition

“secondhand vehicle”, for the purposes of rules 3D, 3F, 7, 8, 9A, 9AA, 9AB, 9C, 10 and 33G and Part II of the First Schedule, means a vehicle which has been registered or used in a country or place outside Singapore before the date of its first registration in Singapore unless the vehicle —

(a)

was de-registered within a period of 3 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case, after its first registration in that country or place;

(b)

is registered under these Rules on or after 1st June 2000 pursuant to an application made within 3 months (or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case) after that de-registration outside Singapore; and (c)has never been used anywhere before the date of its first registration in Singapore;

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Definition

“self-drive private hire car” means a private hire car hired, or made available for hire, in the circumstances in paragraph (a) of the definition of “private hire car”;

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Definition

“small bus” means a bus having a maximum seating capacity of 10 persons (including the driver) or less;

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Definition

“station wagon” means a vehicle with folding seats and side doors and either a tailboard or doors opening at the rear, constructed or adapted for the carriage of goods as well as passengers;

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Definition

“station wagon (passengers only)” means a station wagon registered by the owner for the use by him or a member of his family or any person by his authority without consideration for social or domestic purposes or for the owner’s business, excluding the carriage of goods other than samples and excluding the use for instructional purposes for reward;

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Definition

“supplementary licence” means an electronic supplementary licence;

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Definition

“tuition car” means a motor car that is used in the course of its owner’s business for instructional purposes for reward;

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Definition

“twin-cabin goods vehicle” means a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight not exceeding 5.0 metric tons constructed with an additional cabin or enclosed space for passengers or goods adjacent to or as an extension of the cabin for the driver and front seat passenger.

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Subregulation 2

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For the purposes of these Rules, the age of a vehicle shall be reckoned —

(a)

in the case of a vehicle which has not been registered outside Singapore before its first registration in Singapore, from the date of its first registration in Singapore;

(b)

in the case of a vehicle which —

(i)

is first registered outside Singapore; and

(ii)

before the expiry of one month from the date of its first registration outside Singapore is first registered in Singapore,from the date of its first registration in Singapore;

(c)

in the case of a vehicle which —

(i)

is first registered outside Singapore; and

(ii)

after the expiry of one month from the date of its first registration outside Singapore is first registered in Singapore,from the last day of the month of its first registration outside Singapore;

(d)

in the case of a vehicle which —

(i)

is first registered outside Singapore and is subsequently de-registered within a period of 3 working days thereafter (or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case);

(ii)

is registered under these Rules on or after 1st June 2000 pursuant to an application made within 3 months (or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case) after that de-registration outside Singapore; and

(iii)

has never been used anywhere before the date of its first registration in Singapore,from the date of its first registration in Singapore;

(e)

where it is not possible to ascertain the date on which the vehicle was first registered in or outside Singapore, from the first day of its year of manufacture; and

(f)

where it is not possible to ascertain the date on which the vehicle was first registered in or outside Singapore and the year of its manufacture, from such date as the Registrar may, in his discretion, determine.

Subregulation 3

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In these Rules, a reference to registration as a private hire car is a reference to both registration as a chauffeured private hire car and registration as a self-drive private hire car.

Part V

REGISTRATION AND RE-REGISTRATION OF OFF-PEAK AND ELECTRIC CARS, ETC.

Regulation 32

Registration of off-peak cars

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Subregulation 1

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Subject to these Rules, a private individual, company, firm, society, club or an association may register a motor car as an off‑peak car.

Subregulation 2

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Section 11A of the Act shall apply to a motor car which is registered as an off-peak car.

Subregulation 3

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This rule shall not apply to a motor car registered in the name of a company, firm, society, club or an association using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998.

Regulation 33

Re-registration before 25th January 2010 of private motor cars as off-peak cars and vice versa

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, upon application in an approved form and on payment of a prescribed conversion fee of $100, re‑register a private motor car as an off-peak car.

Subregulation 2

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The owner of a private motor car which has been re-registered as an off-peak car on or after 1st October 1994 may, subject to paragraph (3), upon the de-registration of the car apply for a rebate in addition to that referred to in rule 8(1).

Subregulation 3

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No person shall be entitled to the rebate referred to in paragraph (2) unless he qualifies for the rebate under rule 8.

Subregulation 4

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The rebate referred to in paragraph (2) shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the period or periods (in months) commencing from 1st October 1994 for which the private motor car has been registered as an off‑peak car.

Subregulation 5

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The Registrar may, upon application in an approved form and on payment of the conversion fee and conversion premium specified in paragraph (6), re-register an off-peak car as a private motor car except that no off-peak car in respect of which a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued may be re-registered as a private motor car under this rule after 30th September 1997 and before 2nd October 2000.

Subregulation 6

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For the purpose of paragraph (5) —

(a)

in the case of a private motor car which has been re-registered as an off-peak car before 1st September 1994 —

(i)

the conversion fee is $100; and

(ii)

no conversion premium is payable;

(b)

in the case of a private motor car which has been re-registered as an off-peak car on or after 1st October 1994 —

(i)

the conversion fee is $800 if the car is re-registered as a private motor car before 3rd March 2004, and $100 if it is re-registered on or after 3rd March 2004; and

(ii)

no conversion premium is payable;

(c)

in the case of an off-peak car in respect of which a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued —

(i)

the conversion fee is $800 if the car is re-registered as a private motor car before 3rd March 2004, and $100 if it is re-registered on or after 3rd March 2004; and

(ii)

the conversion premium shall be the conversion charge computed according to the formula set out in rule 22(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31); and

(d)

in any other case —

(i)

the conversion fee is $800 if the car is re‑registered as a private motor car before 3rd March 2004, and $100 if it is re-registered on or after 3rd March 2004; and

(ii)

the conversion premium shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the sum of the rebate on customs duties granted in respect of that motor car under section 16 of the Customs Act (Cap. 70), the rebate on the quota premium granted under rule 14(2) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules and the rebate on the additional registration fee granted under rule 9(3) in respect of the motor car at the time it was registered as an off‑peak car;Bis 120 months less the period (in months) for which the motor car has been registered in Singapore at its re‑registration as a private motor car; andCis 120 months.

Subregulation 7

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This rule shall not apply to any —

(a)

private motor car which, on or after 25th January 2010, is re‑registered as an off-peak car; or

(b)

off-peak car which, on or after 25th January 2010, is re‑registered as a private motor car.

Regulation 33B

Re-registration of conventional cars as electric cars, petrol‑electric cars or diesel-electric cars

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Subregulation 1

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Upon the application by the owner of a conventional car in the form determined by the Registrar, the Registrar may, if satisfied that the conventional car has been converted into an electric car, a petrol-electric car or a diesel-electric car, re-register the conventional car as an electric car, a petrol‑electric car or a diesel‑electric car, as the case may be.

Subregulation 2

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In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Regulation 33C

Re-registration of petrol-electric cars or diesel-electric cars as electric cars

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Subregulation 1

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Upon the application by the owner of a petrol‑electric car or a diesel-electric car in the form determined by the Registrar, the Registrar may, if satisfied that the petrol-electric car or the diesel‑electric car has been converted into an electric car, re‑register the petrol‑electric car or the diesel-electric car as an electric car.

Subregulation 2

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In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Regulation 33D

Re-registration of business service passenger vehicles as private motor cars or tuition cars

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a business service passenger vehicle that falls within any of the classes specified in paragraph (2), re-register the business service passenger vehicle as —

(a)

a private motor car; or

(b)

a tuition car.

Subregulation 2

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The classes of business service passenger vehicles to which paragraph (1) applies are —

(a)

a business service passenger vehicle which has been registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998; and

(b)

a business service passenger vehicle which —

(i)

before 1st April 1998, was registered as a private motor car; and

(ii)

on or after that date, was transferred to and re‑registered in the name of the Government or any statutory board, company, firm, society, club or association as a business service passenger vehicle.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a motor vehicle that has been registered as a private motor car or a tuition car under paragraph (1), re‑register that motor vehicle as a business service passenger vehicle.

Subregulation 4

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In granting an application under paragraph (1) or (3), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Regulation 33E

Re-registration on or after 25th January 2010 of private motor cars, etc., as off-peak cars

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Amended byS 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018

Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019

As from 25th January 2010, the registered owner of any of the following vehicles may apply to the Registrar for the vehicle to be re‑registered as an off-peak car under this rule (referred to in this rule as a “new scheme off-peak car”):

(a)

any private motor car;

(b)

any business service passenger vehicle registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998;

(c)

any private motor car which has been transferred on or after 1st April 1998 to the Government or a statutory board, company, firm, society, club or an association;

(d)

any motor car which has been registered as an off-peak car under rule 32;

(e)

any private motor car which has been re-registered as an off‑peak car under rule 33.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be made in such form and manner as the Registrar may require, and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit when granting an application made under paragraph (1).

Subregulation 4

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Subject to paragraphs (6), (7) and (8), the registered owner of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (b), (c) or (e) in respect of which any applicable conversion premium under rule 33(5) or 33F(4) (as the case may be) has been paid to the Registrar shall —

(a)

for the initial period of 6 consecutive months beginning from the date of the re-registration (referred to in this rule as the “eligibility period”) during which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off-peak car; and

(b)

for each subsequent period of 6 consecutive months or part thereof (referred to in this rule as the “rebate period”) during which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off-peak car after the eligibility period,be entitled to a rebate of $1,100 or of an amount calculated in accordance with the formula set out in paragraph (5), whichever is the lower.

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018

The formula to be applied for the purposes of paragraph (4) shall be as follows:where Ais the period (in months) during the eligibility period or any rebate period (as the case may be) for which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off-peak car;Bis the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement in respect of the vehicle;Cis the fee payable under rule 7 in respect of the vehicle;Dis the rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 9A, 9B, 9C or 10 in respect of the vehicle; andEis the conversion premium payable to the Registrar under rule 9B(9)(b) in respect of any application made to him under rule 9B(8) (if applicable).

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar shall pay the rebate provided for under paragraph (4) to the registered owner of a new scheme off‑peak car at the end of the eligibility period or each rebate period, as the case may be, except that —

(a)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car attains the age of 10 years or is de‑registered, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro-rata basis upon the happening of the event;

(b)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car is —

(i)

reported as having been lost through theft or criminal breach of trust; or

(ii)

seized by any authority under any written law,the Registrar may, upon the expiry of that period and subject to such conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the rebate that has accrued in respect of that part of that period before the vehicle was reported lost or seized;

(c)

if within the eligibility period the new scheme off-peak car is re-registered as a private motor car or a business service passenger vehicle, no rebate shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle in respect of that period;

(d)

if within any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car is re‑registered as a private motor car or a business service passenger vehicle, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro-rata basis upon the happening of the event; and

(e)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off‑peak car is declared non-user under rule 53, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro-rata basis (discounting any period of non‑user) at the expiry of that period.

Subregulation 7

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If the vehicle referred to in paragraph (6)(b) is recovered or released (as the case may be) and the registered owner of the vehicle takes out a licence in respect of the vehicle under rule 38, the Registrar shall —

(a)

where the eligibility period or rebate period during which the vehicle was reported lost or seized has elapsed, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the amount of the rebate that is payable in respect of that part of that period during which the vehicle is reported lost or seized upon the taking out of the licence under rule 38; or

(b)

where the eligibility period or rebate period during which the vehicle was reported lost or seized has not elapsed, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the amount of the rebate provided for under paragraph (4) at the end of that period.

Subregulation 8

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Where any vehicle to which rule 33(2) applies is re-registered as a new scheme off-peak car under this rule, the Registrar shall, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle a sum of an amount equivalent to the rebate which would have been payable under rule 33(2) had the vehicle been de-registered on the day before the date of its re‑registration as a new scheme off-peak car under this rule, and upon such payment, rule 33(2) shall cease to apply in respect of that vehicle.

Subregulation 9

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, waive, in whole or in part, the fee of $100 payable under paragraph (2).

Subregulation 10

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The Registrar may —

(a)

refuse to make any payment of any rebate provided for under this rule to the registered owner of any new scheme off-peak car unless the Registrar is satisfied that all fees and taxes which are payable in respect of that vehicle under Part I of the Act or these Rules have been paid; or

(b)

set off any fee or tax which is payable in respect of that vehicle under Part I of the Act or these Rules arising from its re-registration as a new scheme off-peak car against any rebate provided for under this rule which is payable to the registered owner of that vehicle.

Subregulation 11

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Where a new scheme off-peak car is reported lost through theft or criminal breach of trust or is seized by any authority under any written law, the registered owner of the new scheme off-peak car shall, within 7 days after the loss or seizure, inform the Registrar in writing of such loss or seizure.

Subregulation 12

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Where the Registrar has paid to the registered owner of a new scheme off-peak car who has failed to comply with paragraph (11) any rebate under this rule which such registered owner would not have been entitled to on account of the loss or seizure of the vehicle, the Registrar may, by notice in writing, require such registered owner to refund the Registrar for the amount that has been paid to him within such time as may be specified in the notice.

Subregulation 13

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Any registered owner of a new scheme off-peak car who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with paragraph (11) or with any notice issued to him by the Registrar under paragraph (12) shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 33F

Re-registration on or after 25th January 2010 of off-peak cars as private motor cars or business service passenger vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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As from 25th January 2010, the registered owner of an off-peak car may apply to the Registrar for the vehicle to be re‑registered as a private motor car or business service passenger vehicle under this rule.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be made in such form and manner as the Registrar may require, and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit when granting an application made under paragraph (1).

Subregulation 4

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Where, on or after 25th January 2010, a motor car which has been registered as an off-peak car under rule 32 is re-registered as a private motor car or business service passenger vehicle under this rule, the registered owner of the vehicle shall pay to the Registrar the conversion premium specified in paragraph (5).

Subregulation 5

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The conversion premium referred to in paragraph (4) shall —

(a)

in the case of an off-peak car in respect of which a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued, be the conversion charge computed according to the formula set out in rule 22(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31); or

(b)

in the case of any other type of off-peak car registered on or after 1st October 1994, be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the sum of the rebate on customs duties granted in respect of that motor car under section 16 of the Customs Act (Cap. 70), the rebate on the quota premium granted under rule 14(2) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules and the rebate on the additional registration fee granted under rule 9(3) or (4) of these Rules, as the case may be, in respect of the motor car at the time it was registered as an off-peak car;Bis 120 months less the period (in months) for which the motor car has been registered in Singapore at the time of its re-registration as a private motor car or business service passenger vehicle under this rule; andCis 120 months.

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, waive, in whole or in part, the fee of $100 payable under paragraph (2).

Regulation 33G

Rebate for secondhand off-peak car registered on or after 1st July 2010

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Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018

Subregulation 1

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Where a secondhand vehicle is registered on or after 1st July 2010 as an off-peak car (referred to in this rule as a “new scheme off-peak car”), the registered owner of the new scheme off‑peak car shall —

(a)

for the initial period of 6 consecutive months, beginning from the date of the registration (referred to in this rule as the “eligibility period”), during which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off-peak car; and

(b)

for each subsequent period of 6 consecutive months or part thereof (referred to in this rule as the “rebate period”) during which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off‑peak car after the eligibility period,be entitled to a rebate of $1,100 or of an amount calculated in accordance with the formula set out in paragraph (2), whichever is the lower.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018

The formula to be applied for the purposes of paragraph (1) shall be as follows:where Ais the period (in months) during the eligibility period or any rebate period (as the case may be) for which the vehicle continues to be a new scheme off-peak car;Bis the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement in respect of the vehicle;Cis the fee payable under rule 7 in respect of the vehicle (excluding the additional sum of $10,000 referred to in rule 7(1A));Dis the rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 9A, 9B, 9C or 10 in respect of the vehicle; andEis the conversion premium payable to the Registrar under rule 9B(9)(b) in respect of any application made to him under rule 9B(8) (if applicable).

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar shall pay the rebate provided for under paragraph (1) to the registered owner of a new scheme off-peak car at the end of the eligibility period or each rebate period, as the case may be, except that —

(a)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car attains the age of 10 years or is de‑registered, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro-rata basis upon the happening of the event;

(b)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car is —

(i)

reported as having been lost through theft or criminal breach of trust; or

(ii)

seized by any authority under any written law,the Registrar may, upon the expiry of that period and subject to such conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the rebate that has accrued in respect of that part of that period before the vehicle was reported lost or seized;

(c)

if within the eligibility period the new scheme off‑peak car is re-registered as a private motor car or a business service passenger vehicle, no rebate shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle in respect of that period;

(d)

if within any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car is re-registered as a private motor car or a business service passenger vehicle, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro‑rata basis upon the happening of the event; and

(e)

if within the eligibility period or any rebate period the new scheme off-peak car is declared non-user under rule 53, the rebate for that period shall be payable to the registered owner of the vehicle on a pro-rata basis (discounting any period of non-user) at the expiry of that period.

Subregulation 4

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If the vehicle referred to in paragraph (3)(b) is recovered or released (as the case may be) and the registered owner of the vehicle takes out a licence in respect of the vehicle under rule 38, the Registrar shall —

(a)

where the eligibility period or rebate period within which the vehicle was reported lost or seized has elapsed, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the amount of the rebate that is payable in respect of that part of that period within which the vehicle is reported lost or seized upon the taking out of the licence under rule 38; or

(b)

where the eligibility period or rebate period within which the vehicle was reported lost or seized has not elapsed, pay to the registered owner of the vehicle the amount of the rebate provided for under paragraph (1) at the end of that period.

Subregulation 5

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The Registrar may refuse to make any payment of any rebate provided for under this rule to the registered owner of any new scheme off-peak car unless the Registrar is satisfied that all fees and taxes which are payable in respect of that vehicle under Part I of the Act or these Rules have been paid.

Subregulation 6

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Where a new scheme off-peak car is reported lost through theft or criminal breach of trust or is seized by any authority under any written law, the registered owner of the new scheme off‑peak car shall, within 7 days after the loss or seizure, inform the Registrar in writing of such loss or seizure.

Subregulation 7

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Where the Registrar has paid to the registered owner of a new scheme off-peak car who has failed to comply with paragraph (6) any rebate under this rule which such registered owner would not have been entitled to on account of the loss or seizure of the vehicle, the Registrar may, by notice in writing, require such registered owner to refund the Registrar for the amount that has been paid to him within such time as may be specified in the notice.

Subregulation 8

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Any registered owner of a new scheme off-peak car who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with paragraph (6) or with any notice issued to him by the Registrar under paragraph (7) shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 33H

Re-registration of private hire cars as business service passenger vehicles or private motor cars and vice versa

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Amended byS 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 550/2017 wef 01/10/2017S 1100/2020 wef 01/01/2021S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, in the discretion of the Registrar, upon application in an approved form and manner and on payment of a prescribed conversion fee of $100 —

(a)

re-register a business service passenger vehicle as —

(i)

a chauffeured private hire car; or

(ii)

a self-drive private hire car;

(b)

re-register a chauffeured private hire car as —

(i)

a business service passenger vehicle;

(ii)

a private motor car; or

(iii)

a self-drive private hire car;

(c)

re-register a private motor car as —

(i)

a chauffeured private hire car; or

(ii)

a self-drive private hire car; or

(d)

re-register a self-drive private hire car as —

(i)

a business service passenger vehicle;

(ii)

a chauffeured private hire car; or

(iii)

a private motor car.

Subregulation 2

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The classes of business service passenger vehicles to which paragraph (1)(a) applies are —

(a)

a business service passenger vehicle which has been registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1 April 1998; and

(b)

a business service passenger vehicle which —

(i)

before 1 April 1998, was registered as a private motor car; and

(ii)

on or after that date, was transferred to and re-registered in the name of the Government or any statutory board, company, firm, society, club or association as a business service passenger vehicle.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, in the discretion of the Registrar, waive in whole or in part the conversion fee prescribed under paragraph (1).

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 550/2017 wef 01/10/2017

In granting an application under paragraph (1) or a waiver under paragraph (3), the Registrar may impose any condition.

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 1100/2020 wef 01/01/2021

Despite paragraph (1), the Registrar must not re-register any motor vehicle under this rule as a chauffeured private hire car unless —

(a)

the motor vehicle is produced for an inspection by any examiner authorised by the Registrar under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Test) Rules (R 21); and

(b)

the Registrar is satisfied that the examiner issued, no earlier than 3 months before the application to re-register the motor vehicle is made, a test certificate stating that the prescribed statutory requirements are complied with in relation to the vehicle.

Subregulation 6

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Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Despite paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (7), the Registrar must not re-register a chauffeured private hire car under paragraph (1)(b) that has been registered in the name of a business.

Subregulation 7

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Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

However, subject to paragraph (8), the Registrar may, in the discretion of the Registrar, re-register a chauffeured private hire car under paragraph (1)(b) that has been registered in the name of a business (called business X) after a period of 3 years has elapsed after any of the following dates:

(a)

where the chauffeured private hire car has, at all times, been registered under the Act in the name of business X — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so registered;

(b)

where the vehicle has been re-registered under the Act as a chauffeured private hire car in the name of business X and its registration has not subsequently been transferred under the Act to the name of any other business — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so re-registered;

(c)

where the vehicle has been re-registered under the Act as a chauffeured private hire car in the name of any business (including business X) and its registration has subsequently been transferred under the Act (through one or more transfers to the name of any business) to the name of business X — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so re-registered;

(d)

where the registration under the Act of a chauffeured private hire car has been transferred under the Act from the name of an individual to the name of business X and its registration has not subsequently been transferred under the Act to the name of any other business — the date the registration of the chauffeured private hire car was so transferred from the name of the individual;

(e)

where the registration under the Act of a chauffeured private hire car has been transferred under the Act from the name of an individual to the name of any business (including business X) and its registration has subsequently been transferred under the Act (through one or more transfers to the name of any business) to the name of business X — the date the registration of the chauffeured private hire car was so transferred from the name of the individual.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Paragraph (7) only applies —

(a)

in the case of paragraph (7)(a) — where the registration mentioned in paragraph (7)(a) is made using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 19 February 2025; (b)in the case of paragraph (7)(b) or (c) — where an application for the re-registration mentioned in paragraph (7)(b) or (c) was submitted on or after 19 February 2025; or

(c)

in the case of paragraph (7)(d) or (e) — where an application for the transfer mentioned in paragraph (7)(d) or (e) from the name of an individual was submitted on or after 19 February 2025.

Subregulation 9

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Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

In paragraphs (6) and (7), the name of a business refers to —

(a)

the name of a company, firm, society, club, association, insurer, charitable organisation or car-sharing co-operative;

(b)

the business name of an individual registered under the Business Names Registration Act 2014;

(c)

the name of a business trust registered under the Business Trusts Act 2004;

(d)

the name of a limited partnership registered under the Limited Partnerships Act 2008; or

(e)

the name of a Town Council established under section 4 of the Town Councils Act 1988.

Regulation 34

Vehicle destroyed, exported or ceased to be kept or used

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Subregulation 1

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For the purposes of section 27(1)(d)(ii) of the Act, the prescribed period is one month.

Subregulation 2

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When any vehicle has been destroyed or permanently removed from Singapore, or has ceased to be kept or used on any road in Singapore, the registered owner shall, within 7 days of the occurrence of such event or such longer period as the Registrar may permit —

(a)

notify the Registrar in writing of the event; and (b)show proof to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the vehicle has been destroyed or permanently removed from Singapore or has ceased to be kept or used on any road in Singapore.

Subregulation 3

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For the purposes of section 27(1)(d)(iv) of the Act, the prescribed period —

(a)

in the case where a vehicle has been reported to the police to be lost through theft, is 3 months after the date of such report; and

(b)

in the case where a vehicle has been reported on or after 1st January 2005 to the police to be lost through criminal breach of trust, is one year after the date of such report.

Regulation 34A

Keeping of de-registered vehicles in designated areas

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may designate any area for the keeping of de-registered vehicles.

Subregulation 2

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Any person may apply to the Registrar to keep a de‑registered vehicle in a designated area for a period of 6 months from the date on which registration of the vehicle is cancelled.

Subregulation 3

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Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), where an application under paragraph (2) has been approved, the person may keep the de‑registered vehicle only in the designated area approved by the Registrar for keeping the vehicle (referred to in this rule as the approved designated area) and in no other place.

Subregulation 3A

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Notwithstanding paragraph (3), the Registrar may in exceptional circumstances and upon an application being made, permit a de-registered vehicle to be kept at a place other than the approved designated area (referred to in this rule as the alternative area).

Subregulation 3B

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Subject to paragraph (3C), at the end of the 6-month period referred to in paragraph (2), the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, extend for a further period of 6 months the period for which a de‑registered vehicle may continue to be kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area, as the case may be.

Subregulation 3BA

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Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

The Registrar may, at the end of the further period of 6 months referred to in paragraph (3B), the last day of which is on or after 7 April 2020 but before 7 October 2020, subject to paragraph (3C) and such conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose, extend for a further period of 6 months the period for which a de-registered vehicle may continue to be kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area (as the case may be) if —

(a)

no application to move the de-registered vehicle out of the approved designated area or the alternative area (as the case may be) under paragraph (4) was approved before 7 April 2020; and

(b)

the de-registered vehicle was kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area (as the case may be) immediately before 7 April 2020.

Subregulation 3C

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024

To obtain the grant of an extension under paragraph (3B) or (3BA) of the period for which a de-registered vehicle may continue to be kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area, as the case may be, the following procedures shall apply:

(a)

if the vehicle was de-registered before 22nd December 2008, an application shall be made to the Registrar for the extension; and

(b)

if the vehicle was de-registered on or after 22nd December 2008, a fee of $35 shall be paid to the Registrar (without any application).

Subregulation 3D

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Where any part of the 6-month period of extension granted by the Registrar under paragraph (3B) is current on or after 22nd June 2009, the Registrar may, in his discretion, extend a second or third time (and no more) for a period of 6 months each the period for which the vehicle may continue to be kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area, as the case may be, upon an application being made at the end of each period of extension.

Subregulation 3E

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Paragraph (3D) shall not apply to —

(a)

any vehicle which was de-registered before 22nd June 2008;

(b)

any de-registered vehicle in respect of which an application under paragraph (2) was granted before 22nd June 2009; or

(c)

any de-registered vehicle in respect of which an application under paragraph (2) is made on or after 23rd June 2010.

Subregulation 4

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Any person who wishes to move a de-registered vehicle out of an approved designated area or alternative area shall apply to the Registrar for approval to do so.

Subregulation 5

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Any person who wishes to move a de-registered vehicle into an approved designated area or alternative area after it has been moved out of an approved designated area or alternative area under paragraph (4) shall apply to the Registrar for approval to do so.

Subregulation 6

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Every application under paragraph (2), (3A), (3C)(a), (3D), (4) or (5) shall be made in such manner and within such time as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 7

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024

Every application under paragraph (2), (3A), (3C)(a), (3D), (4) or (5) shall be accompanied by a fee of $35.

Subregulation 8

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In approving an application under paragraph (2), (3A), (3D), (4) or (5), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 9

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Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Unless the Registrar allows otherwise, a person who has been granted any approval, extension or permission by the Registrar under paragraph (2), (3A), (3B), (3BA), (3D), (4) or (5) shall immediately affix to the de-registered vehicle which is or is to be kept in the approved designated area or the alternative area a seal, mark or document as determined by the Registrar in such manner as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 10

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Where the seal, mark or document to be affixed to a de‑registered vehicle under paragraph (9) is not affixed to the vehicle in the required manner or, being so affixed, is removed, defaced, altered, mutilated or tampered with —

(a)

the person referred to in that paragraph; and

(b)

the person who so affixes the seal, mark or document to the vehicle or removes, defaces, alters, mutilates or tampers with the seal, mark or document,shall both be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 11

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It shall be a defence for a person referred to in paragraph (9) who is charged with an offence under paragraph (10) to prove that he had taken reasonable steps to prevent the seal, mark or document affixed on the de-registered vehicle from being partially affixed to the vehicle, removed, defaced, altered, mutilated or tampered with.

Subregulation 12

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Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Any approval, extension or permission granted by the Registrar under paragraph (2), (3A), (3B), (3BA), (3D), (4) or (5) may be revoked upon the breach of any condition imposed upon such approval, extension or permission.

Subregulation 13

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part, the fee payable under paragraph (3C)(b) or (7).

Subregulation 14

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Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining the grant by the Registrar of any approval, extension or permission under paragraph (2), (3A), (3B), (3BA), (3D), (4) or (5), furnishes to the Registrar (whether in his application or otherwise) any information or particulars which to the person’s knowledge are false or in any material respect misleading shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 34B

Keeping of de-registered vehicles in approved private areas and compounds

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Subregulation 1

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Any person who wishes to keep a de-registered vehicle in any private area or compound may apply to the Registrar for approval to do so.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, grant his approval to the applicant to keep the de-registered vehicle for a period not exceeding 3 years in the private area or compound approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, from time to time upon an application being made to him and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, extend the period for which any approval granted by him under paragraph (2) shall be valid, except that each such extension shall be for a period not exceeding 3 years.

Subregulation 4

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Unless the Registrar allows otherwise, no application under paragraph (3) in respect of any de-registered vehicle shall be accepted if it is received by the Registrar less than 7 days before the period to be extended expires.

Subregulation 5

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Any person who has been granted approval under this rule to keep a de-registered vehicle in a private area or compound approved by the Registrar —

(a)

shall at all times keep the de-registered vehicle within that private area or compound; and

(b)

shall not remove the de-registered vehicle to any other place unless he has applied for and obtained the special approval of the Registrar to do so.

Subregulation 6

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Subject to paragraph (7), where the identification mark to be affixed to a de-registered vehicle under rule 17(2)(g) is not affixed to the vehicle in the required manner or, being so affixed, is removed, defaced, altered, obscured or tampered with —

(a)

the person to whom approval for the keeping of the vehicle has been granted under this rule; and

(b)

any other person in possession of the vehicle,shall both be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 7

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The Registrar may waive the requirements under rule 17(2)(g) if the person granted approval to keep the de-registered vehicle under this rule has, with the permission of the Registrar, immobilised the vehicle by —

(a)

removing the engine of the vehicle;

(b)

bolting the chassis of the vehicle to the ground; or

(c)

such other method as the Registrar may permit, subject to such terms and conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose.

Subregulation 8

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Any approval granted to any person under this rule for the keeping of a de-registered vehicle shall not be transferable and, subject to paragraph (9), shall be revoked upon the occurrence of the following event:

(a)

where the person is an individual, the demise of that person; or

(b)

where the person is a company or corporation, the dissolution of that company or corporation.

Subregulation 9

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The Registrar may, upon an application by the parent, sibling, spouse or child, or the executor or administrator of the estate, of any deceased person referred to in paragraph (8)(a) and subject to such terms and conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose, grant approval to such parent, sibling, spouse, child, executor or administrator to keep the relevant de-registered vehicle in the private area or compound approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 10

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An application under paragraph (1), (3), (5)(b) or (9) shall —

(a)

be made in such form or manner, and be supported by such particulars or documents, as the Registrar may require; and

(b)

be accompanied by the following fees:

(i)

in the case of an application for approval under paragraph (1) or (9), or for extension of approval under paragraph (3) —

(A)

where the approval or extension of approval is for a period that does not exceed one year, a sum of $250; or

(B)

where the approval or extension of approval is for a period that exceeds one year but does not exceed 3 years, a sum of $600;

(ii)

in the case of an application for special approval under paragraph (5)(b), a sum of $125.

Subregulation 11

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may revoke any approval granted by him under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) if the person to whom the approval was granted —

(a)

has breached any term or condition subject to which the approval was granted;

(b)

has been found to have furnished any false or misleading particulars or document when applying for the approval; or

(c)

has contravened any provision of the Act.

Subregulation 11A

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The Registrar may also revoke an approval granted by him under paragraph (2) to a PSO in respect of a de‑registered vehicle upon the request of the PSO if another PSO has applied under paragraph (1) to keep the same de‑registered vehicle.

Subregulation 12

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Where any approval granted to a person by the Registrar under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) has expired or been revoked by the Registrar under paragraph (11), that person or any person who is in possession of the relevant de-registered vehicle shall, upon the expiry or the revocation of the approval and within such period as the Registrar may require or allow —

(a)

scrap or export the de-registered vehicle; and

(b)

produce proof of such scrapping or export to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

Subregulation 13

Suggest a correction

Where any person to whom any approval has been granted under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) has died or, in the case of a company or corporation, has been dissolved, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased individual or the liquidator or official receiver of the dissolved company or corporation (as the case may be) shall, upon the expiry or the revocation of the approval and within such period as the Registrar may require or allow —

(a)

scrap or export the relevant de-registered vehicle; and

(b)

produce proof of such scrapping or export to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

Subregulation 14

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, waive in whole or in part any fee payable under paragraph (10)(b).

Subregulation 15

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, require the inspection, by any person authorised by him, of —

(a)

any de-registered vehicle in respect of which approval under this rule is being applied for or has been granted;

(b)

the private area or compound in which the de‑registered vehicle is being kept or proposed to be kept; or

(c)

the sealed identification mark affixed on the vehicle.

Subregulation 16

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Any person who furnishes any particulars to the Registrar in his application under this rule which to his knowledge is false or in any material respect misleading shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 17

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In this rule —

Definition

“healthcare service” has the meaning given by section 3(1) of the Healthcare Services Act 2020;

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Definition

“PSO”, or “Public Service Organisation”, means any of the following:

(a)

a person mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of the definition of “Singapore public sector agency” in section 2(1) of the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018;

(b)

a body corporate established by a public Act for the purposes of a public function but excludes a Town Council established under section 4 of the Town Councils Act 1988;

(c)

a provider of a healthcare service that is maintained on public funds;

(d)

a person that offers to provide, or provides, education (whether by itself or in association or collaboration with or by affiliation with any other person) and that is maintained on public funds.

Amended byS 551/2023 wef 03/08/2023
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Regulation 34C

Keeping of unregistered vehicles in approved private areas and compounds

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Subregulation 1

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Any person who wishes to keep an unregistered vehicle in any private area or compound may apply to the Registrar for approval to do so.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, grant his approval to the applicant to keep the unregistered vehicle for a period not exceeding 3 years in the private area or compound approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, from time to time upon an application being made to him and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, extend the period for which any approval granted by him under paragraph (2) shall be valid, except that each such extension shall be for a period not exceeding 3 years.

Subregulation 4

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Unless the Registrar allows otherwise, no application under paragraph (3) in respect of any unregistered vehicle shall be accepted if it is received by the Registrar less than 7 days before the period to be extended expires.

Subregulation 5

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Any person who has been granted approval under this rule to keep an unregistered vehicle in a private area or compound approved by the Registrar —

(a)

shall at all times keep the unregistered vehicle within that private area or compound; and

(b)

shall not remove the unregistered vehicle to any other place unless —

(i)

he has applied for and obtained the special approval of the Registrar to so remove the unregistered vehicle; and

(ii)

the place to which he intends to remove the unregistered vehicle is approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 6

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Subject to paragraph (7), where the identification mark to be affixed to an unregistered vehicle under rule 17(2)(h) is not affixed to the vehicle in the required manner or, being so affixed, is removed, defaced, altered, obscured or tampered with —

(a)

the person to whom approval for the keeping of the vehicle has been granted under this rule; and

(b)

any other person in possession of the vehicle,shall both be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may waive the requirements under rule 17(2)(h) if the person granted approval to keep the unregistered vehicle under this rule has, with the permission of the Registrar, immobilised the vehicle by —

(a)

removing the engine of the vehicle;

(b)

bolting the chassis of the vehicle to the ground; or

(c)

such other method as the Registrar may permit, subject to such terms and conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (9), any approval granted to any person under this rule for the keeping of an unregistered vehicle shall not be transferable and shall be revoked —

(a)

where the person is an individual, upon the demise of that person; or

(b)

where the person is a company or corporation, upon the dissolution of that company or corporation.

Subregulation 9

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The Registrar may, upon an application by the parent, sibling, spouse or child, or the executor or administrator of the estate, of any deceased person referred to in paragraph (8)(a) and subject to such terms and conditions as the Registrar thinks fit to impose, grant approval to such parent, sibling, spouse, child, executor or administrator to continue to keep the relevant unregistered vehicle in —

(a)

the private area or compound at which the deceased person had, with the approval of the Registrar under paragraph (2), been keeping that unregistered vehicle before his death; or

(b)

any other place approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 10

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An application under paragraph (1), (3), (5)(b) or (9) shall —

(a)

be made in such form or manner, and be supported by such particulars or documents, as the Registrar may require; and

(b)

be accompanied by the following fee:

(i)

in the case of an application for approval under paragraph (1), (3) or (9) —

(A)

$250 for an approval that is valid for a period not exceeding one year; or

(B)

$600 for an approval that is valid for a period exceeding one year but not exceeding 3 years; and

(ii)

in the case of an application under paragraph (5)(b), $125.

Subregulation 11

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may revoke any approval granted by him under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) if the person to whom the approval was granted —

(a)

has breached any term or condition subject to which the approval was granted;

(b)

has been found to have furnished any false or misleading particulars or document when applying for the approval; or

(c)

has contravened any provision of the Act.

Subregulation 12

Suggest a correction

Where any approval granted to a person by the Registrar under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) has expired or been revoked by the Registrar, that person or any person who is in possession of the relevant unregistered vehicle shall, within such period as the Registrar may require or allow after the expiry or the revocation of the approval —

(a)

scrap or export the unregistered vehicle; and

(b)

produce proof of such scrapping or export to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

Subregulation 13

Suggest a correction

Where any person to whom any approval has been granted under paragraph (2), (3), (5)(b) or (9) has died or, in the case of a company or corporation, has been dissolved, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased individual or the liquidator or official receiver of the dissolved company or corporation (as the case may be) shall, within such period as the Registrar may require or allow after the expiry or the revocation of the approval —

(a)

scrap or export the relevant unregistered vehicle; and

(b)

produce proof of such scrapping or export to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

Subregulation 14

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit to impose, waive in whole or in part any fee payable under paragraph (10)(b).

Subregulation 15

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, require the inspection, by any person authorised by him, of —

(a)

any unregistered vehicle in respect of which approval under this rule is being applied for or has been granted;

(b)

the private area or compound in which the unregistered vehicle is being kept or proposed to be kept; or

(c)

the sealed identification mark affixed on the vehicle.

Subregulation 16

Suggest a correction

Any person who furnishes any particulars to the Registrar in his application under this rule which to his knowledge is false or in any material respect misleading shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 34D

Keeping of de-registered original vehicle prior to destruction or export

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Subregulation 1

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Rules 34A and 34B shall not apply to an original vehicle which has been de-registered pursuant to rule 3F(2)(b).

Subregulation 2

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Where section 27(1)(d)(i) or (iii) of the Act applies, the owner or person in possession of the de-registered original vehicle shall cause the vehicle to be destroyed or permanently removed from Singapore within one month after the date of cancellation of the registration of the vehicle, or such longer period as the Registrar may approve in any particular case.

Subregulation 3

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Until the de-registered original vehicle has been destroyed or permanently removed from Singapore, the vehicle shall be kept in such private area or compound or designated area, as the Registrar may direct.

Part X

VISITOR’S PERMITS

Regulation 57

Visitor’s permits

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of a motor vehicle not registered and licensed under the Act or in the States of Malaya who brings that motor vehicle into Singapore from any place outside Singapore or the States of Malaya shall, if he intends to use that motor vehicle under section 25 of the Act, notify the Registrar within 48 hours of such importation.

Subregulation 2

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The owner of such motor vehicle who desires to obtain a visitor’s permit under section 25 of the Act shall —

(a)

apply to the Registrar in such form as the Registrar may require; and

(b)

pay to the Registrar the fee specified in item 11 of the Second Schedule.

Subregulation 3

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The index mark and registered number assigned to the motor vehicle in the place where it is registered and licensed shall be deemed to be the index mark and registration number which would have been assigned to it if the vehicle had been registered under section 26 of the Act and the provisions affecting such index mark and registration number and the display thereof shall apply with the necessary modifications.

Subregulation 4

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The Registrar shall keep and maintain an index of visitor’s permits issued by him.

Subregulation 5

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[Deleted by S 46/2017 wef 15/02/2017]

Regulation 57A

Visitor’s permit to be carried

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A visitor’s permit must at all times be attached to and carried on the vehicle in respect of which the permit is issued.

Regulation 57B

Display of visitor’s permit

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A visitor’s permit must be displayed on the vehicle in respect of which the permit is issued —

(a)

where the vehicle is a motor cycle with a sidecar, by exhibiting the permit in a conspicuous position —

(i)

on the left side of the handlebar of the motor cycle; or

(ii)

on the left side of the combination of the motor cycle and sidecar, in front of the driving seat;

(b)

where the vehicle is any other motor cycle, by exhibiting the permit in a conspicuous position on the left side of the motor cycle in front of the driving seat;

(c)

where the vehicle is a motor vehicle (not being a motor cycle) without a windscreen, by placing the permit in a transparent holder and exhibiting the permit in a conspicuous position on the left side of the vehicle; or

(d)

where the vehicle is any other motor vehicle (not being a motor cycle) fitted with a windscreen extending across the motor vehicle, by exhibiting the permit on the left lower corner of the windscreen facing forwards so that the permit can be read from the front of the vehicle at all times.

Regulation 57C

Illegible visitor’s permit not to be exhibited

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A person must not exhibit on any vehicle a visitor’s permit on which the figures or particulars have become illegible or the colour has become altered by fading or otherwise.

Regulation 3

Application for registration

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Subregulation 1

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The application of a person, or a motor firm on behalf of that person (referred to in this rule as the motor firm), desiring to be registered under the Act as the owner of a motor vehicle or a trailer shall be in such form as the Registrar may approve.

Subregulation 2

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Such form shall be —

(a)

fully and correctly completed by the applicant or motor firm and delivered to the Registrar; and

(b)

accompanied by —

(i)

any fee prescribed under rule 6 and (if applicable) rule 7 for that application; and

(ii)

a fee of $28.34 (inclusive of GST) to process the application, if the application is made at the office of the Authority at 10 Sin Ming Drive, Singapore 575701.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Every applicant or motor firm shall furnish such particulars and shall produce such evidence as may be required by the Registrar.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may register a motor vehicle in the name of a car‑sharing co‑operative subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 8

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On receipt of an application under this rule, the Registrar may —

(a)

grant the application for registration; or

(b)

refuse to grant the application for registration.

Regulation 3A

Waiver of registration

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive the registration of any vehicle if he is satisfied that —

(a)

the vehicle —

(i)

will not be used on any road at any time; and

(ii)

will be kept and used exclusively for any of the following purposes:

(A)

training;

(B)

research and development;

(C)

exhibition for a duration not exceeding one month;

(D)

racing within an enclosed area; or

(b)

the vehicle —

(i)

will not be used on any road repairable at the public expense at any time; and

(ii)

will not conform with the requirements of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9).

Regulation 3B

Registration of motor vehicles on Pulau Ubin

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Subregulation 1

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Subject to paragraph (2), the Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a motor vehicle who —

(a)

resides in Pulau Ubin; or

(b)

operates a business in Pulau Ubin,register or re-register the motor vehicle as a PU‑registered vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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No vehicle shall be registered or re-registered as a PU‑registered vehicle after 1st February 2001 unless it is a new vehicle or a vehicle which is already registered under the Act.

Subregulation 3

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Notwithstanding anything in these Rules, no vehicle shall be registered or re-registered as a PU-registered vehicle if its maximum laden weight exceeds 3 tonnes.

Subregulation 4

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The registration or re-registration of a motor vehicle as a PU‑registered vehicle shall be subject to —

(a)

the condition that the vehicle shall be kept and used only on Pulau Ubin; and

(b)

such other conditions as the Registrar may impose.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Any person who fails to comply with any condition referred to in paragraph (4) shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 6

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No vehicle which is or has been registered as a PU‑registered vehicle shall be re-registered as any other type of vehicle.

Regulation 3C

Registration of light goods vehicles and small buses

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar shall not register any person as the owner of a light goods vehicle (other than a goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle) or a bus having a maximum seating capacity of 10 persons (including the driver) unless the Registrar is satisfied that the person —

(a)

is —

(i)

a person registered under the Business Registration Act (Cap. 32);

(ii)

a company registered under the Companies Act (Cap. 50);

(iii)

a statutory authority established under any written law;

(iv)

the Government; or

(v)

a person exempted from registration under section 4(1)(a) of the Business Registration Act read with paragraphs 1 and 3(d) of the First Schedule to that Act; and

(b)

has complied or has undertaken to the Registrar to comply with rule 45C(1), (2) or (3), as the case may be.

Subregulation 2

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Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, register any person not specified in paragraph (1) as the owner of a light goods vehicle (other than a goods-cum-passengers vehicle) or a bus having a maximum seating capacity of 10 persons (including the driver).

Regulation 3D

Pre-registration approval of vehicle

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Subregulation 1

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No new or secondhand vehicle shall be registered under the Act unless —

(a)

in the case of a vehicle that is imported by a person other than the manufacturer of the vehicle or an authorised dealer, the vehicle has been granted batch type-approval; and

(b)

in any other case, the model of the vehicle has been granted type-approval or the vehicle has been granted batch type‑approval.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Where —

(a)

a new or secondhand vehicle is of a model which is modified after the model has been granted type-approval; or

(b)

a new or secondhand vehicle is of a model which has been granted type-approval but is manufactured in Singapore (whether wholly or partially),the new or secondhand vehicle shall not be registered unless the modified model of the vehicle or the vehicle, as the case may be, has been granted modified type-approval.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Any person who wishes to obtain batch type‑approval, type‑approval or modified type-approval in respect of a new or secondhand vehicle, a batch of new or secondhand vehicles or a model of a new or secondhand vehicle shall apply to the Registrar for such approval.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018

An application under paragraph (3) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

such information and documents as the Registrar may require;

(aa)where the new vehicle, batch of new vehicles or model of a new vehicle falls within a class, description or type of motor vehicle to which Division 1 of Part IV of the Energy Conservation Act (Cap. 92C) applies, such information and documents relating to fuel economy and vehicular emissions as may be required to be submitted to the Registrar in respect of that class, description or type of motor vehicle under that Act;

(b)

the appropriate application fee specified in Part IA of the First Schedule, in the case of an application for batch type‑approval;

(c)

the appropriate application fee specified in Part IB of the First Schedule, in the case of an application for type‑approval; and

(d)

the appropriate application fee specified in Part IC of the First Schedule, in the case of an application for modified type‑approval.

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where —

(a)

a new or secondhand vehicle does not comply with rule 6, 7, 8, 52, 56 or 99 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9);

(b)

a new or secondhand vehicle is one to which rule 48A or 48B of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules applies; or

(c)

any part of a new or secondhand vehicle is manufactured in Singapore,the person making the application under paragraph (3) shall, in addition to the documents and fee referred to in paragraph (4), submit —

(i)

a detailed drawing of the vehicle in respect of which the application is made for the approval of the Registrar; and

(ii)

a fee of $431.64 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may waive the fee referred to in paragraph (4)(b), (c) or (d) or (5)(ii).

Subregulation 7

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where the fee referred to in paragraph (4)(b), (c) or (d) or (5)(ii) is paid by cheque or by means of an electronic fund transfer system and such payment is unsuccessful for any reason, the Registrar may require the payment of an additional fee of $21.80 (inclusive of GST) for each unsuccessful payment accompanying an application.

Subregulation 7AA

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The fees referred to in paragraphs (4)(b), (c) and (d), (5)(ii) and (7) shall be payable to the Authority.

Subregulation 7A

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The Registrar may refuse to grant, or may revoke, any batch type-approval, type-approval or modified type-approval, of any particular vehicle or batch or model of vehicles if —

(a)

the application contains, or the approval has been procured by the provision to the Registrar of, any particulars, information or document, or by the making of any statement or representation to the Registrar, which is false or misleading in any way;

(b)

the actual fuel consumption or vehicular emissions of the motor vehicle do not conform to the fuel consumption or vehicular emissions of the motor vehicle as stated in the documents submitted to the Registrar under paragraph (4)(aa);

(c)

there has been a modification to the motor vehicle which has affected the fuel economy or vehicular emissions performance of the vehicle model as stated in the information or documents submitted to the Registrar;

(d)

the Registrar is satisfied that the authorised dealer, manufacturer or importer of the motor vehicle has contravened any provision under Part IV of the Energy Conservation Act;

(e)

the motor vehicle fails to meet such minimum fuel economy standards, if any, as may be prescribed under Part IV of the Energy Conservation Act in respect of that class, description or type of motor vehicle; (f)the motor vehicle has been modified or retrofitted to operate on a maximum power output that is lower than the maximum power output of the motor vehicle when it was manufactured and as stated in the information or documents submitted by the applicant to the Registrar under paragraph (4);

(g)

the Registrar is satisfied that not all the motor vehicles in the batch or model of vehicles have the same technical specifications;

(h)

the approval is being or has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation; or

(i)

the motor vehicle is not inspected by the person to whom the Registrar requires it to be produced for an inspection under rule 4.

Subregulation 7B

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The Registrar shall, before revoking any batch type-approval, type-approval or modified type-approval granted, inform the person to whom the approval was granted of his intention to do so and give that person a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

Subregulation 7C

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The Registrar shall, within 14 days after revoking any batch type‑approval, type‑approval or modified type‑approval under paragraph (7A), inform the person to whom the approval was granted in writing of the revocation, the date on which the revocation takes effect and the grounds for the revocation.

Definition

“authorised dealer” means a person who is appointed to sell a vehicle in Singapore under a distributorship agreement with the manufacturer of the vehicle;

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Definition

“batch type-approval” means approval given by the Registrar in respect of a vehicle or a batch of vehicles upon his determination that the vehicle or all the vehicles in the batch are of a type which —

(a)

complies with the applicable relevant Rules; or

(b)

in the case of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (5)(a), complies with all other provisions of the applicable relevant Rules other than the provisions referred to in that paragraph;

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Definition

“modified type-approval” means approval given by the Registrar in respect of a model of a vehicle which is modified after being type-approved or a vehicle of which any part is manufactured in Singapore after the model of the vehicle has been type-approved upon his determination that the modified model or the vehicle is of a type which —

(a)

complies with the applicable relevant Rules; or

(b)

in the case of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (5)(a), complies with all other provisions of the applicable relevant Rules other than the provisions referred to in that paragraph;

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Definition

“new vehicle” means a motor vehicle or trailer which has not been registered under the Act;

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Definition

“relevant Rules” means the following Rules:

(a)

[Omitted](b)rules 18, 19, 20, 21, 42, 43(2), 44(2), 45, 45A, 45B and 45C of these Rules;

(c)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9);

(d)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Lighting) Rules (R 10);

(e)

rules 15, 16, 19 and 67 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules (R 14);

(f)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Seat Belts) Rules (R 15);

(g)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Rear and Side Markings) Rules (R 18);

(h)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Speed Warning Device) Rules (R 19);

(i)

the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Speed Limiters) Rules (R 39);

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Definition

“type-approval” means approval given by the Registrar in respect of a model of a vehicle upon his determination that the model of the vehicle is of a type which —

(a)

complies with the applicable relevant Rules; or

(b)

in the case of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (5)(a), complies with all other provisions of the applicable relevant Rules other than the provisions referred to in that paragraph.

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Regulation 3E

Vehicle approval code

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Subregulation 1

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Upon granting any batch type-approval, type-approval or modified type-approval under rule 3D, the Registrar shall issue a vehicle approval code in respect of the approved new vehicle, batch of new vehicles or model of new vehicle, as the case may be, to the person applying for such approval under rule 3D.

Subregulation 2

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The vehicle approval code issued under paragraph (1) shall be used for the purpose of registering the new vehicle, batch of new vehicles or model of new vehicle under the Act.

Subregulation 3

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A person who has been issued with a vehicle approval code may apply to transfer the code to any person at any time in such manner as may be specified by the Registrar.

Subregulation 4

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The fee payable to the Authority on the transfer of a vehicle approval code is $32.70 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 5

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The Registrar may waive or reduce the fee referred to in paragraph (4).

Subregulation 6

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In this rule, “vehicle approval code” means an alphanumeric code issued by the Registrar upon the approval of the application under rule 3D.

Regulation 3F

Registration of replacement vehicle

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, upon an application under rule 3 and payment of a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST), register a replacement vehicle in substitution of the original vehicle if the certificate of entitlement of the original vehicle has been transferred to the replacement vehicle under rule 19A of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31).

Subregulation 2

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Upon the registration of the replacement vehicle —

(a)

the replacement vehicle shall be deemed to have been registered on the date of registration of the original vehicle for the purposes of the Act;

(b)

the registration of the original vehicle shall be cancelled under section 27(d) of the Act;

(c)

the licence issued in respect of the original vehicle under Part VI may be transferred to the replacement vehicle under rule 41A; and

(d)

the index mark and registration number of the original vehicle shall be re-assigned to the replacement vehicle.

Subregulation 3

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No fee shall be payable under rule 6 (registration fee) on the registration of a replacement vehicle.

Subregulation 4

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The amount of the rebate calculated in accordance with paragraph (5) shall be set off against the additional registration fee stipulated in Part II of the First Schedule to be payable in respect of the replacement vehicle under rule 7(1)(a) or (7).

Subregulation 5

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The amount of the rebate referred to in paragraph (4) shall be the sum of —

(a)

the additional registration fee paid in respect of the registration of the original vehicle; and

(b)

any residual value allowed under rule 20 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules or rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 8(4), which was set off against the additional registration fee payable in respect of the registration of the original vehicle.

Subregulation 6

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Except for the rebate provided under paragraph (5)(b), no other residual value allowed under rule 20 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules or rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 8(4) shall be set off against the additional registration fee in respect of the registration of the replacement vehicle.

Subregulation 7

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For the avoidance of doubt, the rebate referred to in paragraph (4) shall apply in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules which may be set off against the additional registration fee in respect of the registration of the replacement vehicle.

Subregulation 8

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Where the sum of all the rebates which may be set off against the additional registration fee in respect of the registration of the replacement vehicle exceeds the amount of that additional registration fee, the excess amount of the rebate shall be paid to the last registered owner of the original vehicle.

Subregulation 9

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If the replacement vehicle is a secondhand vehicle, a rebate equal to the sum specified in rule 7(1A) (secondhand vehicle surcharge) and paid in respect of the original vehicle (if any) shall be set off against the sum payable under rule 7(1A) in respect of the replacement vehicle.

Subregulation 10

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Upon the transfer of a licence issued in respect of the original vehicle to the replacement vehicle under paragraph (2)(c) —

(a)

a rebate equal to the refund that would be payable by the Registrar under rule 65 if the licence were surrendered on the actual registration date shall be set off against the licence fee payable under Part VI in respect of the replacement vehicle for the unexpired period of the licence so transferred; and

(b)

no such licence fee shall be payable for the replacement vehicle in respect of the period between the deemed registration date and the eve of the actual registration date (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 11

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Where the amount of any rebate under paragraph (9) or (10), as the case may be, exceeds the amount against which it may be set off, the excess amount of the rebate shall be paid to the last registered owner of the original vehicle.

Subregulation 12

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Notwithstanding rules 33E(6) and 33G(3), if on the actual registration date both the original vehicle and the replacement vehicle are new scheme off-peak cars within the meaning of rule 33E or 33G, the rebate for the eligibility period or rebate period under rule 33E(4) or 33G(1), as the case may be, shall be payable at the end of that period —

(a)

for the original vehicle on a pro-rata basis (discounting the period running from the actual registration date); and

(b)

for the replacement vehicle on a pro-rata basis (discounting any period before the actual registration date).

Subregulation 13

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Except as provided in this rule, no fee or part thereof which has been paid under rule 6, 7 or 36 for the original vehicle shall be refunded upon the cancellation of the registration of the original vehicle under paragraph (2)(b).

Subregulation 14

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For the avoidance of doubt, this rule shall not allow any replacement vehicle to be registered under a different registration scheme from that of the original vehicle.Illustration:Where the original vehicle was an off-peak car, a PU-registered vehicle or an RU‑registered vehicle, the replacement vehicle may only be registered under this rule as an off-peak car, a PU-registered vehicle or an RU-registered vehicle respectively.

Definition

“actual registration date”, in relation to a replacement vehicle, means the date on which the replacement vehicle is registered pursuant to paragraph (1);

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Definition

“deemed registration date”, in relation to a replacement vehicle, means the date on which the replacement vehicle is deemed to have been registered pursuant to paragraph (2)(a).

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Regulation 4

Vehicle to be produced for inspection

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, before registering any motor vehicle under these Rules, require the motor vehicle to be produced —

(a)

for his inspection; (b)for an inspection by any examiner authorised by the Registrar under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Test) Rules (R 21); or

(c)

for an inspection by a person approved by the Registrar to be a third-party inspector.

Subregulation 2

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In approving a person to be a third-party inspector under paragraph (1)(c), the Registrar must consider whether the person is sufficiently qualified, experienced, and equipped to determine, by inspecting a motor vehicle, if the motor vehicle complies with the relevant Rules as defined in rule 3D(8).

Regulation 4A

Vehicle testing for vehicles which cease to be tax exempt

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Where a motor vehicle which is registered on or after 1st January 2013 —

(a)

ceases to be exempt from the payment of any tax payable under section 11 of the Act; and (b)does not have recorded in the register of vehicles maintained by the Registrar under rule 12 —

(i)

for a vehicle registered before 1 January 2018, its carbon dioxide emission value; and

(ii)

for a vehicle registered on or after 1 January 2018, its vehicular emission values,the Registrar may, before re-registering the motor vehicle under these Rules, require the motor vehicle to be produced for an inspection and testing by any examiner authorised by the Registrar under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Test) Rules (R 21).

Regulation 5

Vehicles which are more than 3 years

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Subregulation 1

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Subject to paragraph (2), no vehicle which is more than 3 years old on or after 1st September 1992 shall be registered under the Act.

Subregulation 2

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Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any vehicle —

(a)

which has been registered as a normal vintage vehicle, restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle;

(b)

which is registered as a PU-registered vehicle;

(c)

which is registered or re-registered as a classic vehicle; (d)where it is registered in the name of any of the following persons, which is not more than 7 years old:

(i)

a diplomatic agent;

(ii)

a consular officer;

(iii)

the designated spouse or only lawful spouse of a diplomatic agent or consular officer;

(iv)

a member of the administrative and technical staff of a diplomatic mission or consular post;

(v)

a representative, an officer or an employee of such international organisation as may be approved by an authorised officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

(vi)

a member of a visiting military force who is approved by an authorised officer of the Ministry of Defence and who complies with such conditions for approval as the authorised officer may impose;

(e)

which has been approved by the Registrar as a mobile engineering plant or motor tractor;

(f)

which is registered as a trailer;

(g)

which is registered as a mobile crane; (h)which is registered as a recovery vehicle; or

(i)

which was licensed to be kept or used on a road under section 28A of the Act.

Definition

“consular officer” means a person entrusted in that capacity with the exercise of consular functions, and includes the head of a consular post;

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Definition

“designated spouse”, in relation to a diplomatic agent or consular officer with more than one lawful spouse, means the lawful spouse of the diplomatic agent or consular officer whom the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognises for the purposes of paragraph (2);

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Definition

“diplomatic agent” means —

(a)

the head of a diplomatic mission; or

(b)

a member of the staff of a diplomatic mission having diplomatic rank;

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Definition

“member of the administrative and technical staff”, in relation to a diplomatic mission or consular post, means a member of the staff of the diplomatic mission or consular post who is employed in the administrative or technical service of the diplomatic mission or consular post.

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Regulation 6

Fee payable on registration

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Subregulation 1

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The fee payable on the registration of a motor vehicle shall be in accordance with the scale of fees specified in Part I of the First Schedule.

Subregulation 2

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This rule shall not apply to any vehicle which is registered as a PU-registered vehicle on or before 1st February 2001.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part the fee payable under paragraph (1).

Regulation 7

Additional registration fee

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Subregulation 1

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In addition to the fee payable under rule 6 —

(a)

a fee in accordance with the scale specified in Part II of the First Schedule and, where applicable, paragraph (1A) shall be payable on the first registration of a motor vehicle in Singapore whether new or secondhand; and

(b)

a fee in accordance with the scale specified in Part IIA of the First Schedule shall be payable on the registration of a de‑registered vehicle in Singapore as a classic vehicle, normal vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle.

Subregulation 1A

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Where a secondhand vehicle (other than a classic vehicle, normal vintage vehicle, restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle) is to be first registered in Singapore using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 28th February 2004 as a business service passenger vehicle, private hire car, private motor car, off-peak car or station wagon (passengers only), the sum of $10,000 shall be added to the fee payable under paragraph (1)(a).

Subregulation 2

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No fee shall be payable under this rule in respect of a motor vehicle which is proved to the satisfaction of the Registrar to be for use in industry or agriculture and not intended for use on a public road.

Subregulation 3

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For the purposes of paragraph (8) and Parts II and IIA of the First Schedule, the value of a motor vehicle shall be determined by the Registrar after making such enquiries, if any, as he thinks fit and the decision of the Registrar shall be final.

Subregulation 4

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Where a motor vehicle is brought into Singapore by a person who is only on a temporary stay, the Registrar may, on registration of the motor vehicle, waive the immediate payment of the fee specified in paragraph (1)(a) in respect of the motor vehicle if there is produced to him in respect of that motor vehicle a guarantee issued in the name of the Automobile Association of Singapore.

Subregulation 5

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The fee specified in paragraph (1)(a) may be waived altogether if it is proved to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the motor vehicle referred to in paragraph (4) has been —

(a)

seriously damaged as a result of an accident or fire; and

(b)

either destroyed at the expense of the parties concerned or abandoned free of all expenses to the Government before the expiration of that guarantee.

Subregulation 6

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A guarantee, produced to the Registrar under paragraph (4), shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of entry into Singapore of the motor vehicle in respect of which it is issued; and no fee shall be payable under this rule if such motor vehicle shall be taken out of Singapore within that period of 12 months.

Subregulation 7

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Where a registered vehicle is used in an altered condition or for a purpose which brings it within or which if it was used solely in that condition or for that purpose, would bring it within, a description of vehicle to which a higher rate of fee for the first registration of a vehicle of that description is applicable under Part II of the First Schedule, a fee at that higher rate shall be chargeable for the re-registration of the vehicle.

Subregulation 8

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Where a fee at a higher rate becomes chargeable under paragraph (7) for the re‑registration of a vehicle, the vehicle may be re‑registered, on payment of the difference between —

(a)

the amount payable for the first registration of the vehicle in the description of vehicle in which it is presently registered; and

(b)

the amount payable under these Rules for the first registration of the vehicle at the higher rate in force on the date of the re‑registration.

Subregulation 9

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No refund of any fee or part thereof which has been paid for the first registration of a vehicle shall be made if it is re‑registered as a vehicle of a description to which a lower rate of fee for the first registration of a vehicle of that description is applicable under Part II of the First Schedule.

Subregulation 11

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This rule shall not apply to a PU-registered vehicle unless —

(a)

the vehicle was a new vehicle at the time it was registered as a PU‑registered vehicle; and

(b)

it is kept or used in any place in Singapore outside Pulau Ubin.

Regulation 7A

Interest for late payment of shortfall in additional registration fee

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Subregulation 1

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This rule and rule 7B apply where, after the first registration of a motor vehicle under the Act —

(a)

the Registrar makes another determination under rule 7(3) that the value of a motor vehicle is higher than the value of that vehicle as declared to the Singapore Customs; and

(b)

consequently, the amount of the additional registration fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) in respect of the vehicle is more than the amount paid for that fee on the first registration of the vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar must give a written notice to the applicant or motor firm mentioned in rule 3 who is liable to pay the additional registration fee (called in this rule and rule 7B the liable person) stating —

(a)

the difference between the 2 amounts mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) (called in this rule and rule 7B the ARF shortfall); and

(b)

the date (called in this rule the due date) by which the liable person must pay the ARF shortfall to the Authority.

Subregulation 3

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Where the liable person fails to pay the ARF shortfall in full by the due date, the liable person must pay to the Authority simple interest at a rate of 4.5%-point above the 3-month compounded SORA, on the amount of the outstanding ARF shortfall, for the period mentioned in paragraph (4).

Subregulation 4

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The interest in paragraph (3) is levied for the period starting on the day immediately after the due date and ending on —

(a)

the date the ARF shortfall is paid in full; or

(b)

if the Registrar allows the liable person to pay the ARF shortfall and interest by instalments under rule 7B — the date specified by the Registrar for payment of the first instalment.

Subregulation 5

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In this rule and rule 7B —

Definition

“3-month compounded SORA”, in relation to a period, means —

(a)

if the period or a part of the period falls within the 6-month period beginning on 1 April of a calendar year, then, for the period or the part (as the case may be) — the compounded average of the SORA values for a 3-month period computed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore using the prescribed methodology, and published —

(i)

on its Internet website at http://www.mas.gov.sg; or

(ii)

where the website is unavailable to the public, in any other form that is readily accessible by the public,on either of the following days:

(iii)

if 1 March of that calendar year is a business day — that day;

(iv)

if 1 March of that calendar year is not a business day — the last business day in February of that calendar year; or

(b)

if the period or a part of the period falls within the 6-month period beginning on 1 October of a calendar year, then, for the period or the part (as the case may be) — the compounded average of the SORA values for a 3-month period computed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore using the prescribed methodology, and published —

(i)

on its Internet website at http://www.mas.gov.sg; or

(ii)

where the website is unavailable to the public, in any other form that is readily accessible by the public,on either of the following days:

(iii)

if 1 September of that calendar year is a business day — that day;

(iv)

if 1 September of that calendar year is not a business day — the last business day in August of that calendar year;

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Definition

“business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday;

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Definition

“prescribed methodology” means the methodology set out in the document called “Compounded Singapore Overnight Rate Average Index (“SORA Index”), Compounded SORA and MAS Floating Rate Notes (“MAS FRN”): A User Guide” dated 16 March 2021;

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Definition

“Singapore Overnight Rate Average” or “SORA” means the volume-weighted average rate of borrowing transactions in the unsecured overnight interbank Singapore dollar cash market in Singapore between 8 a.m. and 6.15 p.m., as published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore —

(a)

on its Internet website at http://www.mas.gov.sg; or

(b)

where the website is unavailable to the public, in any other form that is readily accessible by the public.

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Regulation 7B

Payment of ARF shortfall, etc., by instalments

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Subregulation 1

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On the application of the liable person, the Registrar may by written notice allow the liable person to pay the following amounts (collectively called in this rule the principal amount) by instalments in accordance with an instalment plan determined by the Registrar:

(a)

the amount of the ARF shortfall that has not been paid in full under rule 7A(2) and is consequently outstanding;

(b)

any interest payable under rule 7A(3) that remains unpaid on the date specified by the Registrar for payment of the first instalment.

Subregulation 2

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Where the Registrar grants the application of the liable person to pay the principal amount in instalments, the liable person must pay compound interest on the principal amount calculated at a rate of 1.5%-point above the 3-month compounded SORA, with monthly rests, in accordance with the instalment plan.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar must specify in the written notice under paragraph (1) the following particulars of the instalment plan:

(a)

the dates for payment of the first instalment and each subsequent instalment;

(b)

the number of monthly instalments under the instalment plan;

(c)

the period of the instalment plan;

(d)

the manner in which each instalment must be paid;

(e)

the total amount payable under each instalment and broken down into —

(i)

the amount payable towards the principal amount; and

(ii)

the amount of interest payable under paragraph (2).

Subregulation 4

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If the liable person fails to pay any instalment in full by the date specified in the instalment plan for the payment of that instalment —

(a)

the liable person must pay to the Authority simple interest, on the amount of the instalment that is in arrears, at a rate of 4.5%-point above the 3-month compounded SORA from the date immediately after the date specified for payment of that instalment to the earlier of the following dates:

(i)

the date that instalment is paid in full;

(ii)

if the Registrar gives the liable person a notice of default under sub-paragraph (b) — the date of the notice; and

(b)

the Registrar may give the liable person a written notice of default.

Subregulation 5

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If the Registrar gives the liable person a notice of default —

(a)

the instalment plan is terminated;

(b)

the following amounts (collectively called in this rule the default amount) become immediately due and payable:

(i)

the entire balance of the principal amount;

(ii)

all outstanding interest amounts payable under paragraphs (2) and (4)(a);

(c)

the liable person must pay to the Authority simple interest at a rate of 4.5%-point above the 3-month compounded SORA on the default amount, from the date of the notice of default to the earlier of the following dates:

(i)

the date the default amount is paid in full;

(ii)

if the Registrar allows the liable person to pay the default amount by instalments in accordance with a new instalment plan under sub-paragraph (d) — the date of the first instalment under the new instalment plan; and

(d)

the Registrar may, on the application of the liable person, allow the liable person to pay the default amount and any interest under sub-paragraph (c) by instalments in accordance with a new instalment plan.

Subregulation 6

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Paragraphs (2) and (3) apply to a new instalment plan mentioned in paragraph (5)(d), and in those paragraphs —

(a)

any reference to an instalment plan is a reference to the new instalment plan; and

(b)

any reference to the principal amount is a reference to the default amount under the new instalment plan.

Subregulation 7

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If the liable person fails to pay any instalment in full under the new instalment plan mentioned in paragraph (5)(d), paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) apply, and —

(a)

any reference in paragraph (5)(b), (c) and (d) to the default amount is a reference to the amount in default under the new instalment plan; and

(b)

any reference to a new instalment plan in paragraph (5)(c) and (d) is a reference to a subsequent new instalment plan, if any.

Regulation 7C

Waiver of interest payable

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The Registrar may waive, in whole or in part, any interest payable under rule 7A or 7B.

Regulation 8

Rebate on additional registration fee

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Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026

Subject to this rule, any —

(a)

person who desires to purchase a new vehicle which will be registered as an off-peak car, a private hire car or a private motor car;

(b)

person who registers a new vehicle as a taxi (other than a replacement taxi) or a business service passenger vehicle using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998;

(c)

person who registers a new vehicle as a replacement taxi on or after 1st September 1998;

(d)

statutory board, company, firm, society, association or club to which a private motor car has been transferred on or after 1st April 1998 and which registers a new vehicle on or after that date; or

(e)

person who, on or after 1st September 2007, registers in Singapore a secondhand vehicle as a business service passenger vehicle, private hire car, private motor car, off‑peak car or station wagon (passengers only), which is not more than 3 years old at the date of its registration,may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on —

(i)

the fees payable under rules 6 and 7; and

(ii)

the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement,in respect of the new vehicle or secondhand vehicle, as the case may be, at the time of its registration.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

An application under paragraph (1) may be made by or on behalf of the person eligible to be granted a rebate under paragraph (4).

Subregulation 3

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

A rebate on —

(a)

the fees payable under rules 6 and 7; and

(b)

the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement,in respect of a new vehicle or secondhand vehicle (as the case may be) at the time of its registration may be granted under paragraph (4) by the Registrar on his own initiative to the person eligible to be so granted.

Subregulation 4

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, grant a rebate to a person in respect of whom the Registrar is satisfied that all the following conditions are met:

(a)

the person is or has been the registered owner of a motor vehicle (referred to in this rule as the old vehicle) which is —

(i)

an off-peak car, a private hire car or a private motor car;

(ii)

a taxi (other than a replacement taxi) or business service passenger vehicle registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998;

(iii)

a private motor car transferred to a statutory board, company, firm, society, association or club on or after 1st April 1998;

(iv)

a replacement taxi registered on or after 1st September 1998; or

(v)

a secondhand vehicle registered in Singapore on or after 1st September 2007 as a business service passenger vehicle, private hire car, private motor car, off-peak car or station wagon (passengers only), which was not more than 3 years old at the date of its registration;

(b)

no tax or fee payable under the Act in respect of the person’s old vehicle is outstanding;

(c)

the old vehicle of which the person is or was the registered owner was, or is to be, de-registered any time on or after 31 December 1975, and one of the following applies:

(i)

it has a chassis number and an engine number which is the same as the chassis number and engine number of the vehicle as recorded in the register of vehicles and has been, or is to be, destroyed, exported or otherwise removed permanently from all roads in Singapore;

(ii)

it has a chassis number or an engine number which is different from the chassis number or engine number of the vehicle as recorded in the register of vehicles, but not because the person wilfully or negligently caused the difference with the intention of dishonestly obtaining the rebate, or the person is wilfully furthering such an intention;

(iii)

it has been lost through theft or criminal breach of trust and the circumstances described in paragraph (15) apply in relation to the old vehicle;

(iv)

it has been seized under any written law and the circumstances described in paragraph (15A) apply in relation to the old vehicle;

(d)

the old vehicle was not or will not be temporarily unlicensed on or after 31st December 1975;

(e)

the old vehicle shall not, at the time of its de-registration, be more than 10 years old;

(f)

the old vehicle has not, on or after 16th September 1977 but before 1st April 1998, been registered as a business service passenger vehicle other than under any of the circumstances specified in paragraph (22)(b), (c), (d) and (e);

(g)

the new vehicle or secondhand vehicle (as the case may be) to be registered will be registered in the name of the person within 12 months after the date the old vehicle is de-registered or within such further period as the Registrar may allow in any particular case.(h)[Deleted by S 467/2007]

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

Upon granting a rebate under paragraph (4), the Registrar shall issue to the person granted the rebate a notice setting out the amount of the rebate which has been granted.

Subregulation 6

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022

The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application and the payment of a fee of $20 and subject to such conditions as he may impose, allow the benefit of a rebate granted under paragraph (4) to be —

(a)

transferred to such person as the registered owner of the old vehicle may nominate; and

(b)

used or further transferred by the person nominated as if he were or had been the registered owner of the old vehicle.

Subregulation 7

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Subject to paragraphs (23) and (24), the amount of the rebate which may be granted under paragraph (4) shall be —

(a)

as specified in Part VI of the First Schedule where the old vehicle has been registered prior to 1st November 1990;

(b)

as calculated in accordance with Part VII of the First Schedule where the old vehicle has been registered between 1 November 1990 and 31 August 2007 (both dates inclusive) (not being a vehicle referred to in sub-paragraph (e)), except that where the old vehicle is a vehicle for which a rebate was granted under rule 9 when it was registered and no conversion premium under rule 33(6) has been paid afterwards, the rebate calculated under this sub‑paragraph shall not exceed the fee paid under rule 7 when the said vehicle was registered;

(c)

[Deleted by S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026](d)[Deleted by S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026](e)as calculated in accordance with —

(i)

Part VIIA of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle is a vehicle (other than a secondhand vehicle or taxi) —

(A)

registered using a certificate of entitlement issued between 4 May 2002 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive); or

(B)

if the vehicle is exempted from section 10A(1) of the Act — registered between 4 May 2002 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive);

(ia)Part VIIA of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle is a secondhand vehicle registered on or after 1 September 2007 using a certificate of entitlement issued on or before 12 February 2026;

(ii)

Part IX of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle is a taxi (other than a replacement taxi) registered using a certificate of entitlement issued between 4 May 2002 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive); or

(iii)

Part IX of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle is a replacement taxi registered between 4 May 2002 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive),whether or not the old vehicle was granted a rebate under rule 9A, 9AB, 9B, 9C or 10 when it was registered;

(f)

as calculated in accordance with Part IXA of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle —

(i)

is a taxi registered on or after 13 February 2026; or

(ii)

is a vehicle (other than a taxi or vehicle mentioned in sub-paragraph (h)) registered —

(A)

using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 13 February 2026; or

(B)

if the vehicle is exempted from section 10A(1) of the Act — on or after 13 February 2026,whether or not the old vehicle was granted a rebate under rule 9AB, 9B or 10 when it was registered;

(g)

as calculated in accordance with Part X of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle has been first registered as an off-peak car using a certificate of entitlement issued between 4 May 2002 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive) and for which —

(i)

a rebate was granted under rule 9 (whether or not a rebate had also been granted under rule 9A, 9AB, 9B, 9C or 10); or

(ii)

a conversion premium under rule 33(6) has been paid afterwards to re-register the off-peak car as a private motor car; or

(h)

as calculated in accordance with Part XI of the First Schedule (which is a sum expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee) where the old vehicle has been first registered as an off-peak car using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 13 February 2026 and for which —

(i)

a rebate was granted under rule 9 (whether or not a rebate had also been granted under rule 9AB, 9B or 10); or

(ii)

a conversion premium under rule 33(6) has been paid afterwards to re-register the off-peak car as a private motor car.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026

For the purposes of paragraph (7)(e) and (f), the relevant additional registration fee shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the additional registration fee stipulated in Part II of the First Schedule to be payable in respect of the old vehicle under rule 7(1)(a) or (7);Bis the rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 9A, 9AB, 9B, 9C or 10 in respect of the old vehicle (applicable only if the old vehicle has been registered on or after 1st June 2004); andCis the conversion premium payable to the Registrar under rule 9B(9)(b) in respect of any application made to him under rule 9B(8) (applicable only if the old vehicle has been registered on or after 1st June 2004).

Subregulation 8A

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Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026

For the purposes of paragraph (7)(g) and (h), the relevant additional registration fee shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the additional registration fee stipulated in Part II of the First Schedule to be payable in respect of the old vehicle under rule 7(1)(a);Bis the quota premium (excluding any applicable rebates) payable under rule 14(1) or (1A) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules in respect of the old vehicle;Cis the rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 9A, 9AB, 9B, 9C or 10 in respect of the old vehicle (applicable only if the old vehicle has been registered on or after 1st June 2004);Dis the conversion premium payable to the Registrar under rule 33(6) to re-register an off-peak car as a private motor car (if applicable); andEis the conversion premium payable to the Registrar under rule 9B(9)(b) in respect of any application made to him under rule 9B(8) (applicable only if the old vehicle has been registered on or after 1st June 2004),and the value of (17,000 − B) is 0 where B is more than 17,000.

Subregulation 9

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

Subject to paragraphs (10) and (11), where the amount of the rebate granted under paragraph (4) exceeds the amount of fees payable under rules 6 and 7 and the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for a certificate of entitlement in respect of the vehicle to be registered, the excess amount of the rebate is forfeited.

Subregulation 10

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A person who holds the benefit of any rebate granted under paragraph (4) may apply to the Registrar for the whole amount of the rebate to be divided into such smaller portions as the person may require and —

(a)

to use each such portion for the registration of a separate vehicle; or

(b)

to transfer any such portion to another person under paragraph (6).

Subregulation 11

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

A person who holds the benefit of any rebate granted under paragraph (4) in respect of 2 or more old vehicles may apply to the Registrar for the benefits of such rebates to be used collectively for the registration of one or more vehicles.

Subregulation 12

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The Registrar may grant an application under paragraph (10) or (11) subject to such conditions as he thinks fit and shall, upon granting an application under paragraph (10), issue to the applicant a notice in respect of each portion into which the amount of the rebate has been divided.

Subregulation 13

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The notices issued under paragraph (12) shall replace the notice referred to in paragraph (5).

Subregulation 14

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

A fee of $21.80 (inclusive of GST) shall be payable in respect of each portion into which the amount of the rebate is to be divided under paragraph (10).

Subregulation 15

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Amended byS 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

The following are the applicable circumstances relating to an old vehicle for the purpose of paragraph (4)(c)(iii):

(a)

the old vehicle was reported to the police to be lost —

(i)

on or after 1 April 1994, through theft and more than 3 months have passed after the date of that report; or

(ii)

on or after 1 January 2005, through criminal breach of trust and more than one year has passed after the date of that report;

(b)

at the time it was reported to the police as lost through theft, the old vehicle was insured under a policy of insurance effected on or after 1 April 1994;

(c)

at the time it was reported lost to the police —

(i)

if the old vehicle was a Type A Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 8 years old;

(ii)

if the old vehicle was a Type B Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 10 years old;

(iii)

if the old vehicle was a Type C Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 9 years old; or

(iv)

if the old vehicle was not a taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 10 years old;

(d)

the registered owner of the old vehicle abandons all rights to the old vehicle and gives the Registrar an undertaking in writing that, in the event the old vehicle is recovered after it is de-registered and a rebate has been granted under paragraph (4) in respect of it, the registered owner agrees —

(i)

to return to the Government a sum equal to the amount of the rebate granted (even if the benefit of the rebate granted has been transferred to another); or

(ii)

to destroy, export or otherwise remove permanently from all roads in Singapore, that old vehicle within 6 months after its recovery.

Subregulation 15A

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Amended byS 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

The following are the applicable circumstances relating to an old vehicle, for the purposes of paragraph (4)(c)(iv):

(a)

the old vehicle was seized, on or after 1 January 2005, by any authority under any written law;

(b)

at the time it was seized —

(i)

if the old vehicle was a Type A Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 8 years old;

(ii)

if the old vehicle was a Type B Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 10 years old;

(iii)

if the old vehicle was a Type C Taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 9 years old; or

(iv)

if the old vehicle was not a taxi — the old vehicle was not more than 10 years old;

(c)

the old vehicle is or is to be destroyed or exported, or taken permanently off the roads, in a manner approved by the Registrar after it is released from the seizure or is forfeited by or under written law.

Subregulation 15B

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Subregulation 16

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Amended byS 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025

In this rule and the First Schedule —

Definition

“certificate of entitlement” has the meaning given by rule 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules;

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Definition

“specified electric taxi” means a taxi that is —

(a)

an electric car registered on or after 15 September 2022; or

(b)

an electric car registered before 15 September 2022, where the term of the certificate of entitlement for the taxi has been extended under rule 24BA of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules;

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Definition

“taxi” includes a replacement taxi, unless otherwise provided;

Amended byS 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026
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Definition

“Type A Taxi” means —

(a)

a taxi that satisfies all of the following criteria:

(i)

the taxi is not an electric car;

(ii)

the taxi is registered before 1 January 2025;

(iii)

the term of the certificate of entitlement for the taxi has not been extended under any of the following rules:

(A)

rule 24BB of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules;

(B)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) Rules 2023 (G.N. No. S 272/2023);

(C)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) Rules 2024 (G.N. No. S 196/2024);

(D)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 2) Rules 2024 (G.N. No. S 222/2024);

(E)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 3) Rules 2024 (G.N. No. S 368/2024);

(F)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 4) Rules 2024 (G.N. No. S 805/2024); or

(b)

a taxi which is an electric car but is not a specified electric taxi;

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Definition

“Type B Taxi” means —

(a)

a specified electric taxi;

(b)

a taxi which is not an electric car and is registered on or after 1 January 2025; or

(c)

a taxi that satisfies all of the following criteria:

(i)

the taxi is not an electric car;

(ii)

the taxi is registered before 1 January 2025;

(iii)

the term of the certificate of entitlement of the taxi has been extended to 10 years under any of the following rules:

(A)

rule 24BB of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules;

(B)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 2) Rules 2024;

(C)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 3) Rules 2024;

(D)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 4) Rules 2024;

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Definition

“Type C Taxi” means a taxi that satisfies all of the following criteria:

(a)

the taxi is not an electric car;

(b)

the taxi is registered before 1 January 2025;

(c)

the term of the certificate of entitlement of the taxi has been extended to 9 years under any of the following rules:

(i)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) Rules 2023;

(ii)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) Rules 2024;

(iii)

rule 3 of the Road Traffic (Renewal of Certificates of Entitlement for Specified Taxis) (No. 2) Rules 2024;

(d)

the taxi is not a Type A Taxi or Type B Taxi.

Amended byS 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025
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Subregulation 18

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Where a vehicle —

(a)

has been registered under these Rules after 1st January 1976 but before 1st November 1990, and a fee, computed in accordance with the preferential scale set out in Part V of the First Schedule was paid on the registration of the vehicle; or

(b)

has been registered on or after 1st November 1990, and a rebate under this rule has been granted for the registration of the vehicle,such vehicle may, upon payment of the amount required under paragraph (20) —

(i)

on transfer of ownership of the vehicle, be reclassified as a business service passenger vehicle; or

(ii)

on transfer of ownership of the vehicle from a firm or company referred to in paragraph (22)(b), (c), (d) or (e) to any other firm or company or any statutory board, society, club or association, remain as a business service passenger vehicle.

Subregulation 19

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This rule shall not apply to —

(a)

a business service passenger vehicle registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998; or

(b)

a private motor car transferred to a statutory board, company, firm, society, club or an association before 1st April 1998.

Subregulation 20

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Where an additional registration fee would be payable under rule 7 if the vehicle were first registered under these Rules on the date of the transfer, the amount of the payment referred to in paragraph (18) shall be —

(a)

in the case of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (18)(a), the difference between the amount payable under rule 7 and the amount payable in accordance with the preferential scale set out in Part V of the First Schedule at the date of the registration of the vehicle; or

(b)

in the case of a vehicle referred to in paragraph (18)(b), the amount of the rebate granted under this rule for the registration of the vehicle.

Subregulation 21

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For the purposes of paragraph (20)(a), the value of the vehicle shall be determined as at the date of its transfer by depreciating the value of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) on the date of its first registration under these Rules over 10 years, except that the value of a vehicle which is less than one year old at the date of its transfer shall be the same as that determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) on the date of its first registration under these Rules.

Subregulation 22

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Paragraph (18) shall not apply to a transfer of the ownership of a vehicle —

(a)

in respect of which payment has been made under that paragraph on a previous transfer of the vehicle;

(b)

to a firm or a company which repossesses such vehicle under the Hire‑Purchase Act (Cap. 125) for the purpose of selling the vehicle or letting it to a hirer under that Act;

(c)

to a firm or a company which deals in secondhand motor vehicles and which buys the vehicle for the purpose of reselling it;

(d)

to an insurer registered under the Insurance Act (Cap. 142) which takes over the vehicle from an insured under a policy of insurance; or

(e)

to such other firm or company as the Minister may, from time to time, determine.

Subregulation 23

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Amended byS 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026S 70/2023 wef 15/02/2023

Where the old vehicle mentioned in paragraph (4)(a) is a motor vehicle that is —

(a)

not a taxi and registered with a certificate of entitlement issued between 15 February 2023 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive);

(b)

a taxi and registered between 15 February 2023 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive); or

(c)

exempted from section 10A(1) of the Act and registered between 15 February 2023 and 12 February 2026 (both dates inclusive),the amount of rebate that may be granted by the Registrar under paragraph (4) is —

(d)

an amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (7)(e) or (g), as the case may be; or

(e)

$60,000,whichever is the lower.

Subregulation 24

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Amended byS 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026

Where the old vehicle mentioned in paragraph (4)(a) is a motor vehicle that is —

(a)

a taxi and is registered on or after 13 February 2026; or

(b)

not a taxi and is registered —

(i)

using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 13 February 2026; or

(ii)

if exempted from section 10A(1) of the Act — on or after 13 February 2026,the amount of rebate that may be granted by the Registrar under paragraph (4) is —

(c)

an amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (7)(f) or (h), as the case may be; or

(d)

$30,000,whichever is the lower.

Regulation 8A

Circumstances when rebate payable in cash

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Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

Without limiting rule 8, a person to whom a rebate is granted on or after 1 September 2008 under that rule may, within the grace period, apply to the Registrar to be paid, in lieu of the rebate, a sum of cash equal to the amount of the rebate set out in any notice issued under rule 8(5) or (12) that the person holds.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

Upon receipt of an application in accordance with paragraph (1), the Registrar may —

(a)

grant the application and pay the applicant the sum of cash equal to the amount of rebate which has been granted and set out in a notice under rule 8(5) or (12); or

(b)

refuse the application.

Subregulation 3

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Amended byS 764/2018 wef 26/11/2018

The Registrar must refuse an application under paragraph (1) by a holder of the benefit of a rebate granted under rule 8(4) in respect of a motor vehicle if the Registrar is not satisfied —

(a)

that the motor vehicle (with a chassis number and an engine number which is the same as the chassis number and engine number of the vehicle as recorded in the register of vehicles) has been destroyed, exported or otherwise removed permanently from all roads in Singapore; or

(b)

that, where the motor vehicle has a chassis number or an engine number which is different from the chassis number or engine number of the vehicle as recorded in the register of vehicles —

(i)

the holder of the benefit of the rebate did not, wilfully or negligently, cause the difference with the intention of dishonestly obtaining the rebate or is not wilfully furthering such an intention; and

(ii)

the motor vehicle has been destroyed, exported or otherwise removed permanently from all roads in Singapore.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In relation to any application under paragraph (1) to be paid a sum of cash equal to the amount set out in a notice under rule 8(5) or (12) as the amount of the rebate which has been granted, “grace period” means a period of 12 months starting on the date of the notice, or such longer period as the Registrar may allow in relation to any particular application.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 263/2021 wef 01/01/2018

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this rule shall entitle any person to receive or apply to receive any sum of cash —

(a)

in the circumstances described in rule 8(9); or

(b)

in lieu of any rebate granted under rule 9, 9A, 9AA, 9B, 9C or 10.

Regulation 9

Rebate for off-peak car

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to rule 8, a person who desires to purchase a vehicle which will be registered as an off-peak car may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on —

(a)

the fee payable under rule 7; and

(b)

the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement,in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its registration.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, subject to paragraph (6), grant a rebate of the whole or part of the additional registration fee for an off-peak car registered with a certificate of entitlement issued before 4th May 2002 which shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Tis equal to the sum of A, B and C, if the sum of A, B and C does not exceed the appropriate maximum rebate specified in paragraph (5) or, otherwise, the amount of the appropriate maximum rebate specified in that paragraph;Ais the amount of customs duties paid in respect of the motor car under the Customs (Duties) Order (Cap. 70, O 4);Bis the quota premium payable under rule 14(1) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for the certificate of entitlement of the motor car; andCis the net additional registration fee.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, grant a rebate, not exceeding $17,000, of the whole or part of —

(a)

the additional registration fee; and

(b)

the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for a certificate of entitlement,for an off-peak car registered with a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 4th May 2002.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of paragraph (3) —

(a)

the maximum rebate shall be —

(i)

in the case of an off-peak car in respect of which a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued, $15,000; and

(ii)

in any other case, $17,000;

(b)

the net additional registration fee shall be an amount equal to 70% of the value of the motor car determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) if the motor car is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998; and

(c)

the net additional registration fee shall be an amount equal to 60% of the value of the motor car determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) if the motor car is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, on or after 1st October 1994, grant to the holder of a category (f) certificate of entitlement the rebate granted under paragraph (3) for an off-peak car in respect of which a certificate of entitlement other than a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued if the holder of the certificate pays to the Registrar a sum of an amount equivalent to any positive difference derived by deducting —

(a)

the quota premium paid under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for the category (f) certificate of entitlement; from(b)the quota premium which would have been payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for a certificate of entitlement for a motor vehicle of the appropriate cylinder capacity which was issued at the same time as the category (f) certificate of entitlement.

Regulation 9A

Rebate for electric car, petrol-electric car, new electric taxi and new petrol-electric taxi registered on or before 31 December 2012

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to rule 8, a person who desires to register a new or a secondhand electric car or petrol-electric car, or a new electric taxi or petrol-electric taxi, may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on —

(a)

in the case of a new vehicle first registered before 1st June 2004 — the fees payable under rules 6 and 7, and the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) for a certificate of entitlement;

(b)

in the case of a new vehicle first registered on any date between 1st June 2004 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive) — the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its first registration on any date between 1st June 2004 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive); or

(c)

in the case of a secondhand vehicle first registered in Singapore on any date between 1st July 2010 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive) — the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a), exclusive of any sum added to such fee pursuant to rule 7(1A), in respect of the secondhand vehicle at the time of its first registration in Singapore on any date between 1st July 2010 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 2A

Suggest a correction

The Registrar shall not grant an application under paragraph (1) unless he is satisfied —

(a)

that the vehicle was originally constructed by a manufacturer approved by the Registrar to use electricity exclusively, or to use either or both electricity and petrol, as its sources of power; or

(b)

where the vehicle was originally constructed by its manufacturer to use petrol exclusively as its source of power but has been modified or retrofitted to operate on multiple power sources, either separately or simultaneously, that the vehicle is safe for use on the roads and satisfies such exhaust emission criteria that is acceptable to the Registrar.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (4), the amount of the rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application under paragraph (1) shall be —

(a)

in the case of a new vehicle first registered before 1st January 2006, an amount equal to 20% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3);

(b)

in the case of a new vehicle first registered on any date between 1st January 2006 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive), an amount equal to 40% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3); or

(c)

in the case of a secondhand vehicle first registered in Singapore on any date between 1st July 2010 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive), an amount equal to 40% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration in Singapore as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In the case of a new vehicle first registered before 1st June 2004, where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (3) exceeds the sum of —

(a)

the fees payable under rules 6 and 7; and

(b)

the quota premium payable under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules for a certificate of entitlement,the excess amount of the rebate shall be forfeited.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (3) exceeds the sum of the fees payable under rule 7, the excess amount of the rebate shall be forfeited.

Regulation 9AA

Rebate for electric vehicle and petrol-electric vehicle

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Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Any person who desires to register as a new vehicle or a secondhand vehicle, an electric vehicle or a petrol-electric vehicle that is —

(a)

a light goods vehicle;

(b)

a heavy goods vehicle;

(c)

a goods-cum-passengers vehicle;

(d)

a bus; or

(e)

a motor cycle or a scooter,may apply to the Registrar for a rebate, in respect of the vehicle at the time of its first registration, on the fees payable under rule 7.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 2A

Suggest a correction

The Registrar shall not grant an application under paragraph (1) unless he is satisfied —

(a)

that the vehicle was originally constructed by a manufacturer approved by the Registrar to use electricity exclusively, or to use either or both electricity and petrol, as its sources of power; or

(b)

where the vehicle was originally constructed by its manufacturer to use petrol exclusively as its source of power but has been modified or retrofitted to operate on multiple power sources, either separately or simultaneously, that the vehicle is safe for use on the roads and satisfies such emission criteria that is acceptable to the Registrar.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014

Subject to paragraph (4), the amount of the rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (a)if the vehicle is —

(i)

a light goods vehicle;

(ii)

a heavy goods vehicle;

(iii)

a goods-cum-passengers vehicle; or

(iv)

a bus,and is first registered on any date between 1st January 2008 and 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive) — an amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3);

(b)

if the vehicle is —

(i)

a secondhand light goods vehicle;

(ii)

a secondhand heavy goods vehicle;

(iii)

a secondhand goods-cum-passengers vehicle; or

(iv)

a secondhand bus,and is first registered in Singapore on any date between 1st July 2010 and 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive) — an amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3);

(c)

if the vehicle is —

(i)

an electric motor cycle or an electric scooter and is first registered on any date between 13th April 2009 and 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive); or

(ii)

a secondhand electric motor cycle or a secondhand electric scooter and is first registered on any date between 1st July 2010 and 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive),an amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle at the date of its first registration as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (3) exceeds the sum of the fees payable under rule 7, the excess amount of the rebate shall be forfeited.

Regulation 9AB

Rebate for new or secondhand electric car or new electric taxi registered between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2026

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Amended byS 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Subject to rule 8, any person who wishes to register a new or secondhand electric car or a new electric taxi between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive) may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) in respect of that vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), the amount of the rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application under paragraph (1) is the lower of the following:

(a)

an amount equal to 45% of the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a);

(b)

in the case of a new or secondhand electric car or a new electric taxi registered between —

(i)

1 January 2021 and 31 December 2023 (both dates inclusive) — $20,000; (ii)1 January 2024 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) — $15,000; or

(iii)

1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive) — $7,500.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024

In the case of a secondhand electric car, any rebate granted under paragraph (2) must not be used to offset the sum of $10,000 payable under rule 7(1A) at the time of its first registration in Singapore.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as the Registrar thinks fit.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024

The Registrar must not grant an application under paragraph (1) unless the Registrar is satisfied that the new or secondhand electric car or new electric taxi was originally constructed, by a manufacturer approved by the Registrar, to use electricity exclusively.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Where the amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) (less any rebate granted under rule 10(2)), is less than $5,000 after the rebate under paragraph (2) is granted, the minimum amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) (less any rebate granted under rule 10(2)) is $5,000.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Any excess amount of rebate allowable under paragraph (2) that reduces the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) (less any rebate granted under rule 10(2)) to less than $5,000, is forfeited.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Paragraphs (6) and (7) do not apply to a new or secondhand electric car or a new electric taxi registered between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

In the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (8), where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (2) exceeds the amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) (less any rebate granted under rule 10(2)), the excess amount of the rebate under paragraph (2) is forfeited.

Regulation 9B

Rebate for environmentally-friendly motor vehicle

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Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (7) and rule 8, any person who desires to register a new vehicle which is an environmentally-friendly motor vehicle, may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on —

(a)

the fees payable under rules 6 and 7, in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its first registration on any date between 1st October 2001 and 31st May 2004 (both dates inclusive); or

(b)

the fee payable under rule 7, in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its first registration on or after 1st June 2004.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may grant an application made under paragraph (1) if he is satisfied that the new vehicle in respect of which the application is made is a vehicle that comes within any of the descriptions in paragraph (5)(a) to (j).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Every grant of rebate under this rule in respect of a new vehicle shall be subject to —

(a)

the condition that the CNG system or the engine recorded in the register of vehicles shall not be modified, replaced or removed from the vehicle without the approval of the Registrar; and

(b)

such other conditions as the Registrar may impose.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

If a person who has been granted a rebate under this rule in respect of a new vehicle fails to comply with any condition subject to which a rebate has been granted —

(a)

that person shall be guilty of an offence; and

(b)

the Registrar may, by notice in writing —

(i)

prohibit that person from keeping or using that vehicle on the road as from the date specified in the notice; and

(ii)

require that person, within such time as may be specified in the notice, to produce proof to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the vehicle has been destroyed, exported, scrapped or permanently removed from all roads in Singapore.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014

The rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application made under paragraph (1) shall, subject to paragraph (6), be —

(a)

if the vehicle, being a private motor car, private hire motor car, station wagon (passengers only) or business service passenger vehicle (excluding a taxi), is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle, an amount equal to —

(i)

20% of the value of the vehicle if registered before 1st January 2006; or

(ii)

40% of the value of the vehicle if registered between 1st January 2006 and 31st December 2012 (both dates inclusive);

(b)

if the vehicle is a taxi which is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle and is registered on or after 1st June 2004 but before 1st January 2006, an amount equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle;

(c)

if the vehicle is a taxi which is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle and is registered on or after 1st January 2006 but before 1st October 2006, an amount equal to 80% of the value of the vehicle;

(d)

if the vehicle is a taxi which is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle and is registered on or after 1st October 2006 but before 1st January 2013, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the vehicle;

(e)

if the vehicle is a taxi which uses diesel exclusively as its source of power, complies with the Euro IV standard and is registered on or after 1st June 2004 but before 1st January 2006, an amount equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle;

(f)

if the vehicle is a taxi which uses diesel exclusively as its source of power, complies with the Euro IV standard and is registered on or after 1st January 2006 but before 1st October 2006, an amount equal to 80% of the value of the vehicle;

(g)

if the vehicle is a taxi which uses diesel exclusively as its source of power, complies with the Euro IV standard and is registered on or after 1st October 2006 but before 1st January 2008, an amount equal to 40% of the value of the vehicle;

(h)

if the vehicle, being a bus or a light goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle (excluding a goods-cum-passengers vehicle), is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle and is registered on or after 1st June 2004 but before 1st January 2006, an amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle;

(i)

if the vehicle, being a bus or a light goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle (including a goods-cum-passengers vehicle), is a CNG vehicle or petrol-CNG vehicle and is registered on or after 1st January 2006 but before 1 July 2015, an amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle; or

(j)

if the vehicle, being a bus or a light goods vehicle or heavy goods vehicle (excluding a goods-cum-passengers vehicle), uses diesel exclusively as its source of power, complies with the Euro IV standard and is registered on or after 1st June 2004 but before 1st January 2008, an amount equal to 5% of the value of the new vehicle,as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) at the date of its first registration.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (8), where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (5) exceeds the sum of —

(a)

the fees payable under rules 6 and 7 in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its first registration before 1st June 2004; or

(b)

the fee payable under rule 7 in respect of the new vehicle at the time of its first registration on or after 1st June 2004,the excess amount of the rebate shall be forfeited.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

This rule does not apply to any new vehicle which is an electric car, an electric vehicle, a petrol-electric car or a petrol-electric vehicle.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

The registered owner of a vehicle may apply to the Registrar to have the CNG system recorded in the register of vehicles removed from that vehicle.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Every application under paragraph (8) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

such information as the Registrar may require to ensure that the CNG system is properly removed from the vehicle and that the vehicle will continue to be safe for use on the roads after such removal has been carried out;

(b)

payment to the Registrar of a conversion premium specified in paragraph (10) if a rebate under this rule had previously been given; and

(c)

a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 10

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of paragraph (9), the conversion premium shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:where Ais the rebate granted by the Registrar under rule 9B in respect of the vehicle;Bis —

(a)

in the case of a vehicle which is not a taxi, 120 months less the period (in months) for which the vehicle has been registered as a petrol-CNG vehicle or CNG vehicle at the time of its conversion to a petrol vehicle or diesel vehicle under this rule; or (b)in the case of a taxi, 96 months less the period (in months) for which the taxi has been registered as a petrol-CNG taxi or CNG taxi at the time of its conversion to a petrol taxi or diesel taxi under this rule; andCis —

(a)

in the case of a vehicle which is not a taxi, 120 months; or (b)in the case of a taxi, 96 months.

Subregulation 11

Suggest a correction

The Minister may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part any conversion premium payable under paragraph (9)(b) if he is satisfied that the removal of the CNG system was necessitated by a defect which may compromise or had compromised the safe use of the vehicle.

Subregulation 12

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part the processing fee referred to in paragraph (9)(c).

Subregulation 13

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, when approving an application in paragraph (8), subject the approval to such conditions as he may think fit to impose.

Regulation 9C

Carbon emissions rebate for new or secondhand car or taxi registered on or after 1st January 2013

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Amended byS 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018

Subject to rule 8 —

(a)

where a new or a secondhand vehicle is to be first registered in Singapore on or after 1 January 2013 but before 1 January 2018 as a motor car (other than a taxi) and has a carbon emission level below the minimum limit of the neutral carbon emission band for the vehicle; or

(b)

where a new vehicle is to be registered in Singapore on or after 1 January 2013 but before 1 January 2018 as a taxi and has a carbon emission level below the minimum limit of the neutral carbon emission band for the vehicle,the registered owner of the vehicle may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) in respect of the vehicle to be first registered.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), the amount of the rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application under paragraph (1) shall be as specified in Part IIB or IIC of the First Schedule, as the case may be.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

In the case of a secondhand vehicle, any rebate granted under paragraph (1) shall not be used to offset the sum of $10,000 payable under rule 7(1A) at the time of its first registration in Singapore.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar shall not grant an application under paragraph (1) unless he is satisfied —

(a)

that the vehicle was originally constructed by a manufacturer approved by the Registrar; or

(b)

where the vehicle was originally constructed by its manufacturer but has been modified or retrofitted to operate on multiple power sources, either separately or simultaneously, that the vehicle is safe for use on the roads and satisfies such exhaust emission criteria that is acceptable to the Registrar.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Where the amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) is less than $5,000 after the rebate under paragraph (2) is granted, the minimum amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) shall be $5,000.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

Where the amount of rebate allowable under paragraph (2) exceeds the fee payable under rule 7, the excess amount of the rebate shall be forfeited.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

No rebate under this rule shall be given to a new or a secondhand vehicle which uses diesel as one of its sources of power and does not comply with the Euro V standard or the JPN 2009 standard.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015S 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017

In this rule, the neutral carbon emission band —

(a)

for a new or second hand vehicle first registered in Singapore as a motor car (other than a taxi) during the period from 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive), is the range of carbon emissions starting with 161 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre and ending with 210 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre;

(b)

for a new or second hand vehicle first registered in Singapore as a motor car (other than a taxi) during the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2017 (both dates inclusive), is the range of carbon emissions starting with 136 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre and ending with 185 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre;

(c)

for a new vehicle first registered in Singapore as a taxi during the period from 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2015 (both dates inclusive), is the range of carbon emissions starting with 161 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre and ending with 210 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre; and

(d)

for a new vehicle first registered in Singapore as a taxi during the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2017 (both dates inclusive), is the range of carbon emissions starting with 136 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre and ending with 185 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre.

Regulation 10

Vehicular emissions rebate for new or secondhand car or taxi registered between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2027

Open as pageSuggest a correction
Amended byS 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1092/2020 wef 30/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 879/2018 wef 01/01/2019S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 1092/2020 wef 30/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Subject to rule 8, the registered owner of a vehicle may apply to the Registrar for a rebate on the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) in respect of the vehicle —

(a)

if —

(i)

the vehicle is —

(A)

a new or secondhand vehicle to be first registered in Singapore between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) as a motor car (other than a taxi); or

(B)

a new vehicle to be first registered in Singapore between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) as a taxi; and

(ii)

each prescribed vehicular emission from the vehicle has a vehicular emission level that is in Band A1 or Band A2 for that emission; or

(b)

if —

(i)

the vehicle is —

(A)

a new or secondhand vehicle to be first registered in Singapore between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive) as a motor car (other than a taxi); or

(B)

a new vehicle to be first registered in Singapore between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive) as a taxi; and

(ii)

each prescribed vehicular emission from the vehicle has a vehicular emission level that is in Band A for that emission.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1092/2020 wef 30/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), the amount of the rebate which the Registrar may grant upon an application under paragraph (1) is as follows:

(a)

in the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), where the emission level of any of the prescribed vehicular emissions from the vehicle falls within Band A2 for that emission —

(i)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive) — $10,000;

(ii)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2023 (both dates inclusive) — $15,000;

(iii)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 (both dates inclusive) — $5,000;

(iv)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) — $2,500;

(v)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive) — $15,000;

(vi)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2023 (both dates inclusive) — $22,500;

(vii)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 (both dates inclusive) — $7,500; and

(viii)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) — $3,750;

(b)

in the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), where none of the emission levels of any of the prescribed vehicular emissions from the vehicle fall within Band A2 for that emission —

(i)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive) — $20,000;

(ii)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) — $25,000;

(iii)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive) — $30,000; and

(iv)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive) — $37,500;

(c)

in the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) —

(i)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive) — $22,500;

(ii)

for a vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive) — $20,000;

(iii)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive) — $33,750; and

(iv)

for a vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive) — $30,000.

Subregulation 3

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In the case of a secondhand vehicle, any rebate granted under paragraph (2) must not be used to offset the sum of $10,000 payable under rule 7(1A) at the time of its first registration in Singapore.

Subregulation 3A

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Amended byS 879/2018 wef 01/01/2019

The emission level for each prescribed vehicular emission must be determined in accordance with rule 4 or 5 (as applicable) of the Road Traffic (Vehicular Emissions Tax) Rules 2017 (G.N. No. S 776/2017).

Subregulation 4

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In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 5

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The Registrar must not grant an application under paragraph (1) unless he is satisfied —

(a)

that the vehicle was originally constructed by a manufacturer approved by the Registrar; or

(b)

where the vehicle was originally constructed by its manufacturer but has been modified or retrofitted to operate on multiple power sources, either separately or simultaneously, that the vehicle is safe for use on the roads and satisfies such exhaust emission criteria that is acceptable to the Registrar.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Where the amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) is less than $5,000 after the rebate under paragraph (2) is granted, the minimum amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) is $5,000.

Subregulation 7

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Any excess amount of rebate allowable under paragraph (2) that reduces the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) to less than $5,000, is forfeited.

Subregulation 7A

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Amended byS 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026

Paragraphs (6) and (7) do not apply to —

(a)

a new or secondhand electric vehicle first registered as a motor car (other than a taxi) between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive); or

(b)

a new electric vehicle first registered as a taxi between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2027 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 7B

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Amended byS 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021

In the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (7A), where the amount of the rebate allowable under paragraph (2) exceeds the amount of fee payable under rule 7(1)(a), the excess amount of the rebate is forfeited.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026S 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 1092/2020 wef 30/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025

In this rule —

Definition

“Band A”, in relation to any prescribed vehicular emission, means the range of emission levels that is specified under Band A for such emission in Part III of the First Schedule;

Amended byS 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026
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Definition

“Band A1”, in relation to any prescribed vehicular emission, means the range of emission levels that is specified under Band A1 for such emission in Part III of the First Schedule;

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Definition

“Band A2”, in relation to any prescribed vehicular emission, means the range of emission levels that is specified under Band A2 for such emission in Part III of the First Schedule;

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Definition

“emission level”, in relation to any prescribed vehicular emission, means the quantity of that prescribed vehicular emission expressed in the unit of measurement specified in Part III of the First Schedule for that prescribed vehicular emission;

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Definition

“prescribed vehicular emission” means any prescribed vehicular emission described as such in Part III of the First Schedule.

Amended byS 777/2017 wef 01/01/2018S 1092/2020 wef 30/12/2020S 1041/2022 wef 01/01/2023S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024S 969/2024 wef 01/01/2025
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Regulation 12

Register of vehicles

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The Registrar shall maintain a register of vehicles containing such particulars of all vehicles as he may think fit.

Regulation 12A

Change of registration particulars to be notified

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Subregulation 1

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Subject to paragraph (3), the registered owner of a vehicle shall immediately inform the Registrar in writing of any circumstance or event which affects the accuracy of any entry in the register of vehicles kept by the Registrar under rule 12.

Subregulation 2

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The registered owner of a vehicle shall, whenever required by the Registrar to do so, immediately furnish to the Registrar all such information as he may require for the purpose of verifying the entries relating to that vehicle in the register of vehicles.

Subregulation 3

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Where the registered owner of a vehicle who has changed his residential address immediately makes a report of the change under section 8 of the National Registration Act (Cap. 201), he shall be deemed to have informed the Registrar of the change of his residential address in compliance with paragraph (1).

Regulation 12B

Modifications, etc., for registered vehicles

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025

Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where the registered owner of a vehicle makes or intends to make a minor modification to the vehicle which results or would result in a deviation from the particulars of the vehicle entered in the register, he shall notify the Registrar by furnishing the Registrar with particulars of the modification or proposed modification, together with a fee of $29.43 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (3A), where the registered owner of a vehicle intends to —

(a)

make a major modification to the vehicle which would result in a deviation from the particulars of the vehicle entered in the register; or

(b)

replace any internal combustion engine, electric traction motor or traction battery in the vehicle with another internal combustion engine, electric traction motor or traction battery, respectively, the registered owner must, before making the modification or replacement, apply to the Registrar for approval of the proposed modification or replacement.

Subregulation 3

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024

The application referred to in paragraph (2) shall be accompanied by a fee of $66.

Subregulation 3A

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Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025

The replacement of a swappable battery in a registered vehicle with another swappable battery is deemed to have been approved by the Registrar, without requiring any application under paragraph (2), if the specifications of the second-mentioned swappable battery are identical to the specifications of the vehicle’s swappable battery entered in the register.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where the major modification consists solely of the installation or use of a pre-approved vehicle accessory, the registered owner of the vehicle who makes or intends to make the major modification shall, instead of applying to the Registrar for approval of the proposed modification, notify the Registrar by furnishing the Registrar with particulars of the modification or proposed modification, together with a fee of $29.43 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 5

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The manufacturer or authorised dealer of any vehicle accessory may apply to the Registrar for approval of that vehicle accessory as a pre-approved vehicle accessory to be installed in or used for any particular motor vehicle, model of motor vehicle or batch of motor vehicles.

Subregulation 6

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 90/2024 wef 14/02/2024

An application under paragraph (5) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

such information and documents as the Registrar may require in respect of that vehicle accessory; and

(b)

a non-refundable fee of $250.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where the fee referred to in paragraph (1), (3), (4) or (6) is paid by cheque or electronic fund transfer and such payment transaction is unsuccessful for any reason, an additional fee of $21.80 (inclusive of GST) shall be payable for each unsuccessful payment transaction.

Subregulation 7A

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The fees referred to in paragraphs (1), (3), (4), (6) and (7) shall be payable to the Authority.

Subregulation 8

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The Registrar may waive the fee referred to in paragraph (1), (3), (4), (6) or (7).

Subregulation 9

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Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025S 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025

In this rule —

Definition

“exhaust system” has the same meaning as in rule 106 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9);

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Definition

“major modification” means any modification which —

(a)

involves any modification or alteration of the exhaust system, or power train, of a vehicle;

(b)

would result in a vehicle of a description set out in the Second Schedule becoming a vehicle of another description set out in that Schedule; or

(c)

may affect the safe operation of the vehicle;

Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025
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Definition

“minor modification” means any modification which —

(a)

does not involve any modification or alteration of the exhaust system, or power train, of a vehicle;

(b)

would not result in a change in the description of the vehicle as set out in the Second Schedule; and (c)would not affect the safe operation of a vehicle;

Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025
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Definition

“power train” has the meaning given by rule 2(1) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules;

Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025
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Definition

“pre-approved vehicle accessory” means any vehicle accessory which has been approved by the Registrar pursuant to an application under paragraph (5);

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Definition

“register” means the register of vehicles maintained by the Registrar under rule 12;

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Definition

“swappable battery”, for a vehicle, means a traction battery in the vehicle which, if depleted in whole or in part, is designed to be removed from the vehicle and exchanged for a recharged battery for the purpose of the propulsion of the vehicle;

Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025
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Definition

“vehicle accessory” means any aftermarket system, component, part, add-on, equipment, appliance or accessory for the performance enhancement, repair or maintenance of a motor vehicle.

Amended byS 700/2025 wef 01/11/2025
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Regulation 13

Search fee

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017

The Registrar may, upon an application by any person, provide a copy of or an extract of the entry in the register relating to any vehicle, subject to such conditions as the Registrar may impose and the payment of the fees under this rule.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

The fee payable for a copy of or an extract of the entry in the register relating to any one vehicle shall be $18.53 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 3

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where the copy or extract referred to in paragraph (2) is required to be certified as a true copy of the entry by the Registrar, a further fee of $5.45 (inclusive of GST) shall be payable.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where any search of the register relating to any one vehicle is necessary, the Registrar may require the payment of a further fee not exceeding $29.43 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

The fee payable for a copy of or an extract of the entry in the register shall be at the rate of $2.18 (inclusive of GST) for every 100 words or part thereof and, if the copy or extract is required to be certified as a true copy of the entry, a further fee of $5.45 (inclusive of GST) shall be payable for the certificate.

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, refuse to provide any particulars in relation to an entry in the register relating to any vehicle to any person making an application under paragraph (1).

Subregulation 7

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The Registrar may waive in whole or in part any fee payable under this rule.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Where payment of the applicable fee mentioned in paragraph (2), (3), (4) or (5) is tendered in a form other than cash and the payment is subsequently dishonoured or otherwise not effected, an additional fee for processing the dishonoured payment of $42.51 (inclusive of GST) is payable.

Regulation 14

Index mark

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Subregulation 1

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The index mark indicating that a motor vehicle has been registered in Singapore shall be as set out in the Third Schedule.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar may, under special circumstances, assign an index mark to a vehicle or type of vehicle not in accordance with the Third Schedule.

Subregulation 3

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The index mark and the registration number shall be suffixed with a letter of the alphabet which will serve as the official reference.

Subregulation 4

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Except where the Registrar otherwise permits, paragraph (3) shall apply to —

(a)

every motor vehicle registered on or after 8th February 1972; and

(b)

every motor vehicle registered before 8th February 1972 —

(i)

on which an index mark and a registration number allotted under rule 16 have been used in accordance with rule 16(8)(b);

(ii)

on which an index mark and a registration number assigned under rule 16A(1) have been used; or

(iii)

the assignment of an identification mark to which has been approved by the Registrar under rule 22(3) in the circumstances referred to in rule 22(3)(b) or (d).

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion —

(a)

decline to assign any index mark set out in the Third Schedule; and

(b)

assign the index marks for any type of vehicles in a sequence other than that set out in the Third Schedule.

Regulation 15

Application for cancellation of assigned index mark

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

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Subject to paragraph (4), a person in whose name a motor vehicle is to be registered or any dealer in motor vehicles who has been duly authorised by such person may, before the registration of the motor vehicle, apply to the Registrar for the cancellation of the index mark which has been assigned to that motor vehicle under rule 14 in order that he may apply for a particular index mark in respect of that motor vehicle under rule 16.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

An application under paragraph (1) shall be —

(a)

made in such form and within such time as may be required by the Registrar; and

(b)

accompanied by a fee of $327 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may require any person making an application under this rule to submit such other information or comply with such other conditions as the Registrar may specify.

Subregulation 4

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This rule shall apply only in respect of motor vehicles which have not been previously registered under these Rules.

Regulation 16

Applications for particular index marks and registration numbers

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Amended byS 272/2016 wef 17/06/2016S 272/2016 wef 17/06/2016S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, from time to time, by public notice or such other means as he may think fit, invite bids for particular index marks and registration numbers for any type or category of vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 272/2016 wef 17/06/2016S 272/2016 wef 17/06/2016S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Every application under paragraph (1) shall be —

(a)

made in such form and within such time as may be required by the Registrar;

(b)

accompanied by a deposit of the full proposal amount expressed in the application in such form as may be required by the Registrar; (ba)accompanied by an application fee of $18.53 (inclusive of GST); and

(c)

subject to such other terms and conditions as the Registrar may think fit to impose.

Subregulation 3

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No application shall be withdrawn after it has been received by the Registrar.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

The Registrar may, in his discretion, allow the particulars of a bid or a bidder to be amended upon payment of a fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 5

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, reject any application without assigning any reason.

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar shall not be obliged to allot the index mark and registration number applied for to the applicant offering the highest proposal amount and the Registrar’s determination of successful applications shall be final.

Subregulation 7

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The Registrar shall notify every applicant of the outcome of his application.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subject to paragraph (9), a successful applicant shall, within 12 months of the date of the notification issued by the Registrar under paragraph (7), use the index mark and registration number allotted to him —

(a)

for the purpose of registering a motor vehicle in his name; or

(b)

on any vehicle registered under his name upon payment of a fee of $327 (inclusive of GST) for the cancellation of the index mark which has been assigned to that vehicle under rule 14.

Subregulation 9

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Upon an application by the successful applicant, regardless of whether the period specified in paragraph (8) has lapsed, the Registrar may extend (or further extend) that period by a further period of 6 months for each application.

Subregulation 10

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Every application for an extension of time under paragraph (9) shall —

(a)

be accompanied by —

(i)

an extension fee of $1,000; and

(ii)

a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST); and

(b)

unless the Registrar allows otherwise, be made and posted within such time as to be received by the Registrar at least 7 days before the period specified in paragraph (8) lapses or, where any extension of time is granted, the last extension of time lapses.

Subregulation 12

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Where a successful applicant fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (8) within the period specified in that paragraph or within any extension of such period as may have been granted to him under paragraph (9) —

(a)

he shall not be entitled to the use of the index mark and registration number earlier allotted to him;

(b)

the deposit which has been paid by him under paragraph (2)(b) shall be forfeited; and

(c)

the Registrar may then assign the index mark and registration number for the registration of any other motor vehicle or for further bidding.

Subregulation 13

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, upon the request of a successful applicant and payment of a fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST), assign or transfer to any person the index mark and registration number allotted to the applicant.

Subregulation 14

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Any deposit paid under paragraph (2)(b) by an unsuccessful applicant shall be refunded to him without interest within 2 weeks of the determination of the successful applications or such other time as the Registrar may decide.

Subregulation 15

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Notwithstanding anything in this rule, the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, do either or both of the following:

(a)

waive, in whole or in part, payment of any extension fee referred to in paragraph (10)(a)(i) or any fee referred to in sub-paragraph (b);

(b)

at the request of a successful applicant and upon payment of a fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST), do all or any of the following:

(i)

cancel the index mark and registration number allotted to the applicant;

(ii)

refund to the applicant any deposit paid under paragraph (2)(b) in respect of that index mark and registration number;

(iii)

cancel any extension of time granted to the applicant under paragraph (9);

(iv)

refund to the applicant a pro-rated amount of the extension fee paid under paragraph (10)(a)(i) in respect of that extension of time according to the proportion which the remaining period of the extension (rounded to the nearest day) bears to the total period of that extension.

Regulation 16A

Applications for Registrar to assign index marks and registration numbers for existing motor vehicles

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, on the application of the registered owner of a motor vehicle —

(a)

assign an index mark and a registration number in place of the index mark and registration number assigned to that motor vehicle and cancel the mark and number to be replaced; or

(b)

assign an index mark and a registration number in addition to the index mark and registration number assigned to that motor vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Every application under paragraph (1) shall be —

(a)

made in such form as may be required by the Registrar; and

(b)

accompanied by a fee of $327 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may require any person making an application under paragraph (1) to submit such other information or comply with such other conditions as the Registrar may specify.

Subregulation 4

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, reject any application under paragraph (1) without assigning any reason.

Subregulation 5

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Where the Registrar has granted an application under paragraph (1) —

(a)

that application shall not be withdrawn; and

(b)

the fee paid in respect of that application shall not be refunded.

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive, in whole or in part, the fee payable under paragraph (2)(b).

Regulation 17

Identification mark

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Amended byS 393/2019 wef 27/05/2019

Subregulation 1

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The identification mark to be carried by a motor vehicle shall —

(a)

consist of —

(i)

the index mark and the registration number assigned to that motor vehicle; or

(ii)

where 2 sets of index mark and registration number have been assigned to that motor vehicle, either of those sets of index mark and registration number; and

(b)

be exhibited on a flat rectangular plate or on a flat unbroken rectangular surface forming part of the motor vehicle.

Subregulation 1A

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Amended byS 393/2019 wef 27/05/2019

If the identification mark is exhibited on a flat rectangular plate under paragraph (1)(b), the flat rectangular plate must at all times be securely fastened to the motor vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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In each case the identification mark shall conform to the specifications set out in Diagrams 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Fourth Schedule, except that —

(a)

in the case of motor cycles, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of that Schedule;

(b)

in the case of off-peak cars, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 10 and 11 of that Schedule;

(c)

[Deleted by S 365/2012](d)in the case of PU-registered vehicles other than motor cycles and scooters, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 14 and 15 of that Schedule unless otherwise required by the Registrar;

(e)

in the case of motor cycles and scooters which are registered as PU-registered vehicles, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 16 and 17 of that Schedule unless otherwise required by the Registrar;

(f)

in the case of vehicles transporting petroleum or flammable materials licensed under the Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations (Cap. 109A, Rg 7), the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 1 and 2 of that Schedule and shall be formed of black letters and figures against an orange background, unless otherwise required by the Registrar;

(g)

in the case of de-registered vehicles referred to in rule 34B, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 10 and 11 of that Schedule and shall be formed of letters and figures against a brown background, unless otherwise required by the Registrar;

(h)

in the case of unregistered vehicles referred to in rule 34C, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 10 and 11 of that Schedule and shall be formed of the word “DISPLAY” against a brown background, unless otherwise required by the Registrar or the identification mark is one that is approved and affixed to a foreign vehicle at the time the foreign vehicle is brought into Singapore for the purposes of rule 34C;

(i)

in the case of normal vintage vehicles which are motor cycles or scooters, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 5, 6 and 7 of that Schedule;

(j)

in the case of normal vintage vehicles which are motor cars, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 1 and 2 of that Schedule;

(k)

in the case of classic vehicles, restricted vintage vehicles or revised use vintage vehicles which are motor cycles or scooters, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 20, 21 and 22 of that Schedule; and

(l)

in the case of classic vehicles, restricted vintage vehicles or revised use vintage vehicles which are motor cars, the identification mark shall conform to Diagrams 12 and 13 of that Schedule.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Where the sealing or re-sealing of an index mark and a registration number or an identification mark is required, the registered owner shall, within 3 calendar days after the specified date referred to in paragraph (4), or such further period as the Registrar may allow, furnish proof to the Registrar that the identification mark of his motor vehicle has conformed to the requirements of paragraph (2).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In paragraph (3), “specified date”, in relation to the motor vehicle referred to in that paragraph, means the date —

(a)

the motor vehicle is registered or re-registered in Singapore;

(b)

the motor vehicle is licensed or re-licensed under these Rules;

(c)

the motor vehicle has been assigned an identification mark under rule 22;

(d)

the motor vehicle has been assigned an index mark and a registration number under rule 16A(1)(a); or

(e)

the Registrar has given authorisation under rule 24 for any seal affixed to the motor vehicle to be removed or broken.

Regulation 18

Position of identification mark

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (2), the identification mark shall be exhibited at the front and at the back of the motor vehicle not more than one metre from the ground in a vertical position so that every letter or figure of the identification mark is vertical and easily distinguishable —

(a)

in the case of letters and figures placed at the front of the motor vehicle, from the front of the motor vehicle; and

(b)

in the case of letters and figures placed at the back of the motor vehicle, from behind the motor vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In the case of a motor cycle, the identification mark exhibited on a plate fixed on the front of the vehicle shall —

(a)

be exhibited not more than 1.5 metres from the ground (when the motor cycle is unladen) in a vertical position so that every letter or figure of the identification mark is vertical and easily distinguishable from the front of the motor cycle; or

(b)

if it is a plate having duplicate faces conforming with Diagram 5 of the Fourth Schedule, be fixed so that from whichever side the motor cycle is viewed the letters and figures on one or other face of the plate are easily distinguishable although they may not be distinguishable from the front of the vehicle.

Regulation 19

Identification mark not to be obstructed

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No other figures or letters and no design advertisement or ornamentation shall be placed near the identification mark in such a manner as to be liable to render it more difficult to read or distinguish the identification mark of the motor vehicle when in motion.

Regulation 19A

Tampering with identification mark display

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Amended byS 393/2019 wef 27/05/2019

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

A person must not alter, or cause or permit the altering of, any part of the flat rectangular plate or flat unbroken rectangular surface forming part of a motor vehicle, on which the identification mark carried by the motor vehicle is exhibited, so as to —

(a)

cause the characters of the identification mark to be less easily distinguishable;

(b)

cause the characters of the identification mark to become or act as retroreflective characters; or

(c)

prevent or impair the making of a true and clear photographic or recorded image of the identification mark through the medium of camera, film or any other device, whether with or without the utilisation of a flash.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

A person must not drive or use, or cause or permit the driving or using of a motor vehicle knowing that, or reckless as to whether, any part of the flat rectangular plate or flat unbroken rectangular surface forming part of the motor vehicle, on which the identification mark carried by the motor vehicle is exhibited, has been tampered with in the manner described in paragraph (1).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 393/2019 wef 27/05/2019

For the purpose of this rule and without limiting paragraph (1), any part of the flat rectangular plate or flat unbroken rectangular surface forming part of a motor vehicle, on which the identification mark carried by the motor vehicle is exhibited, is altered if it —

(a)

has been treated in any way;

(b)

has been applied with any material; or

(c)

is covered by any tinted, coloured, marked, clear or illuminated object.

Regulation 20

Identification marks on trailers, etc.

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When one or more vehicles of any kind are attached to a mechanically propelled motor vehicle either in front or behind the identification mark required to be exhibited at the front or at the back of the mechanically propelled vehicle, a duplicate of the identification mark shall be exhibited at the front or at the back of the foremost or rearmost vehicle attached as the case requires in the same manner as the identification mark is required to be fixed upon the motor vehicle drawing or propelling the vehicle.

Regulation 21

Illumination of identification mark

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Whenever a motor vehicle is on a road between sunset and sunrise, the identification mark exhibited at the back of the motor vehicle or at the rearmost vehicle drawn by the motor vehicle shall be adequately illuminated as to render easily distinguishable every letter and figure of the identification mark.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

It shall not be necessary for a motor vehicle to comply with paragraph (1) while it is parked on an adequately lighted road.

Regulation 22

Assignment of identification mark

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (10), the registered owner of a vehicle may apply to the Registrar in such manner and within such period as the Registrar may require to have the identification mark of the vehicle assigned to another vehicle —

(a)

which has not previously been registered under these Rules and in respect of which he applies or has applied to be registered as owner in accordance with these Rules;

(b)

which has not previously been registered under these Rules and in respect of which he intends to apply to be registered as owner in accordance with these Rules;

(c)

which is registered in his name under these Rules;

(d)

which has been registered in the name of another person under these Rules and in respect of which he intends to apply to be registered as owner in accordance with these Rules;

(e)

which has not previously been registered under these Rules and in respect of which such person as the Registrar may in his discretion permit in any particular case, other than the registered owner of the first-mentioned vehicle, applies or has applied to be registered as owner in accordance with these Rules; or

(f)

which is registered under these Rules in the name of such person as the Registrar may in his discretion permit in any particular case, other than the registered owner.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may require the applicant to furnish to the Registrar such documents or information relating to —

(a)

the first-mentioned vehicle;

(b)

the second-mentioned vehicle;

(c)

the application; and

(d)

in the case of paragraph (1)(e) or (f), the person who applies or has applied to be registered, or is registered, as the owner of the second-mentioned vehicle, and the applicant’s relationship with that person.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he may impose, approve the assignment of the identification mark to the second-mentioned vehicle —

(a)

in the case mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), upon being paid a fee of $100;

(b)

in a case mentioned in paragraph (1)(b), (c) or (d), upon being paid a fee of $1,300;

(c)

in the case mentioned in paragraph (1)(e), upon being paid a retention fee of $100 and a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST); or

(d)

in the case mentioned in paragraph (1)(f), upon being paid a retention fee of $1,300 and a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The Registrar shall notify every applicant of the result of his application and, where the Registrar has approved the assignment of the identification mark under paragraph (3), the date of such approval.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

A successful applicant shall, within 12 months from the date referred to in paragraph (4), begin to use the identification mark on the second-mentioned vehicle.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, extend the period referred to in paragraph (5) from time to time, but each extension of that period shall not exceed 6 months.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Every application for an extension of time under paragraph (6) shall be —

(a)

accompanied by payment of —

(i)

an extension fee of $1,000; and

(ii)

a processing fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST); and

(b)

unless the Registrar allows otherwise, made and posted within such time as to be received by the Registrar at least 7 days before the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph (5) or the last extension of that period, as the case may be.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

Where a successful applicant fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (5) within the period specified in that paragraph or any extension of such period as may have been granted to him under paragraph (6), he shall not be entitled —

(a)

to use the identification mark; and

(b)

to a refund of any fee paid under this rule.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Except in the case mentioned in paragraph (8), the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such terms and conditions as he may impose —

(a)

waive, in whole or in part, any fee payable under paragraph (3) or (7)(a); or

(b)

at the request of a successful applicant and upon being paid a fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST) —

(i)

cancel the identification mark assigned to the applicant; and

(ii)

refund any fee paid under paragraph (3) or (7)(a)(i).

Subregulation 10

Suggest a correction

The registered owner of a vehicle shall not be entitled to apply under paragraph (1) to have the identification mark of the vehicle assigned so long as the registration of the vehicle remains the subject of a temporary transfer under rule 25(4) or 26(1).

Regulation 24

Tampering with seals

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It shall be an offence for anyone, except a person authorised by the Registrar, to remove, break or tamper with a seal affixed under these Rules.

Regulation 25

Transfer of vehicle registration

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Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025S 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Where the owner of a registered vehicle transfers possession of the vehicle with the intention of transferring the registration of the vehicle to the name of another person (referred to in this rule as the transferee), the owner of the registered vehicle or the transferee shall, not later than 7 days from the transfer of possession, make an application to the Registrar for the registration of the vehicle to be transferred to the name of the transferee.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Any application for a transfer of the registration of a vehicle shall be made in such form and manner as the Registrar may require and shall be accompanied by —

(a)

the total of all the following fees:

(i)

the prescribed fee in Part IV of the First Schedule;

(ii)

the fee payable under rule 31(1), subject to the minimum fee mentioned in that rule;

(iii)

the fee payable under rule 31(4), in respect of a motor vehicle mentioned in that rule; or

(b)

the balance amount after setting off the rebate under rule 38C (where applicable) against the total fee mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).(c)[Deleted by S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017]

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Where no application is made to the Registrar to transfer the registration of a vehicle to the name of the transferee within the time delimited by paragraph (1), the owner of the vehicle and the transferee shall each be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 3A

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may require the owner of a registered vehicle or a transferee to furnish such additional information relating to the vehicle or the transfer as the Registrar may specify.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017

Where —

(a)

the owner of a registered vehicle sells the vehicle to a firm or a company which deals in secondhand motor vehicles; and

(b)

the firm or company has bought the registered vehicle for the purpose of resale,the Registrar may, upon —

(i)

the application made by the firm or company in such form or manner as the Registrar may require; and

(ii)

the payment of a fee of $25,temporarily transfer the registration of the vehicle to the name of such firm or company for a period not exceeding 3 months, subject to such conditions as the Registrar may think fit to impose.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Where the firm or company referred to in paragraph (4) has not sold the vehicle to another person at the expiration of the 3‑month period referred to in that paragraph, the Registrar may —

(a)

extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of a fee of $30; (b)at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (a), extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of a fee of $60; (c)at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (b), extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of —

(i)

a fee of $90, if the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (b) expired on or after 25th May 2009 but before 24th February 2011; or

(ii)

a fee of $60, if the 3-month period referred to in sub-paragraph (b) expires on or after 7th March 2013; and

(d)

at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub-paragraph (c), if the last day of that period is on or after 7 April 2020 but before 7 July 2020, extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company for a further period of 3 months,subject to such conditions as the Registrar may in his discretion impose.

Subregulation 5A

Suggest a correction

Paragraph (5)(c) shall not apply to —

(a)

any vehicle where the 3-month extension of the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company as extended under paragraph (5)(b) had expired before 25th May 2009; or

(b)

any vehicle the registration of which is temporarily transferred to the name of such firm or company referred to under paragraph (4) on or after 25th May 2010 but before 8th June 2012.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Where —

(a)

the Registrar does not extend the period of registration of the vehicle under paragraph (5)(a), (b), (c) or (d), as the case may be;

(b)

any period of extension granted by the Registrar under any of those paragraphs has expired; and

(c)

the firm or company has not before the expiration of that period of extension transferred the registration of the vehicle to another person,then, at the expiration of that period of extension, the firm or company shall transfer the registration of the vehicle to its name and pay —

(i)

the prescribed fee in Part IV of the First Schedule;

(ii)

the fee payable under rule 31(1), subject to the minimum fee referred to in that rule; and

(iii)

the fee payable under rule 31(4), in respect of a motor vehicle referred to in that rule.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may require such motor vehicle to be subjected to mechanical inspection before he approves the transfer.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

Subject to rule 29, no motor vehicle which has been first registered as —

(a)

a private motor car;

(b)

a business service passenger vehicle;

(c)

a private hire car; or

(d)

a taxi,using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1995 under rule 3(1)(a) or (b) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) shall be transferred to another person unless —

(i)

a period of 3 months has elapsed from the date of its first registration; or

(ii)

the transfer, if made within a period of 3 months from the date of the first registration of the vehicle, is approved by the Registrar.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, refuse to approve the transfer of a light goods vehicle (other than a goods-cum-passengers vehicle) or a small bus unless he is satisfied that —

(a)

it will, after the transfer, be registered under a person specified in rule 3C(1) or (2); and

(b)

the person referred to in sub-paragraph (a) has complied or has undertaken to the Registrar to comply with rule 45C(1), (2) or (3), as the case may be.

Subregulation 9A

Suggest a correction

Where the Registrar has approved a person’s transfer of registration under paragraph (8)(ii), the Registrar may, for a period not exceeding one year commencing from the date of that approval, refuse any other application from that person to transfer a vehicle registration to his name.

Subregulation 9B

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Subject to paragraph (9C), the Registrar must not approve the transfer of the registration of a chauffeured private hire car from the name of a business to the name of an individual.

Subregulation 9C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

However, subject to paragraph (9D), the Registrar may, in his discretion, approve the transfer of the registration of a chauffeured private hire car from the name of a business (called business X) to the name of an individual after a period of 3 years has elapsed after any of the following dates:

(a)

where the chauffeured private hire car has, at all times, been registered under the Act in the name of business X — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so registered;

(b)

where the vehicle has been re-registered under the Act as a chauffeured private hire car in the name of business X and its registration has not subsequently been transferred under the Act to the name of any other business — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so re-registered;

(c)

where the vehicle has been re-registered under the Act as a chauffeured private hire car in the name of any business (including business X) and its registration has subsequently been transferred under the Act (through one or more transfers to the name of any business) to the name of business X — the date the chauffeured private hire car was so re-registered;

(d)

where the registration under the Act of a chauffeured private hire car has been transferred under the Act from the name of an individual to the name of business X and its registration has not subsequently been transferred under the Act to the name of any other business — the date the registration of the chauffeured private hire car was so transferred from the name of the individual;

(e)

where the registration under the Act of a chauffeured private hire car has been transferred under the Act from the name of an individual to the name of any business (including business X) and its registration has subsequently been transferred under the Act (through one or more transfers to the name of any business) to the name of business X — the date the registration of the chauffeured private hire car was so transferred from the name of the individual.

Subregulation 9D

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

Paragraph (9C) only applies —

(a)

in the case of paragraph (9C)(a) — where the registration mentioned in paragraph (9C)(a) is made using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 19 February 2025;

(b)

in the case of paragraph (9C)(b) or (c) — where an application for the re-registration mentioned in paragraph (9C)(b) or (c) was submitted on or after 19 February 2025; or

(c)

in the case of paragraph (9C)(d) or (e) — where an application for the transfer mentioned in paragraph (9C)(d) or (e) from the name of an individual was submitted on or after 19 February 2025.

Subregulation 10

Suggest a correction

Upon approval of the transfer, the Registrar shall make the necessary alterations in the register of vehicles.

Subregulation 11

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive in whole or in part any fee referred to in paragraph (4)(ii) or (5).

Subregulation 12

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 115/2025 wef 19/02/2025

In paragraphs (9B) and (9C), the name of a business refers to —

(a)

the name of a company, firm, society, club, association, insurer, charitable organisation or car-sharing co-operative;

(b)

the business name of an individual registered under the Business Names Registration Act 2014;

(c)

the name of a business trust registered under the Business Trusts Act 2004;

(d)

the name of a limited partnership registered under the Limited Partnerships Act 2008; or

(e)

the name of a Town Council established under section 4 of the Town Councils Act 1988.

Regulation 26

Temporary transfer of vehicle to finance firm or company or insurer, etc.

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Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017

Where —

(a)

a firm or a company has repossessed a registered vehicle which is under a hire-purchase agreement or any other financing arrangement for the purpose of selling the vehicle or letting the vehicle to another hirer under another agreement or arrangement; or

(b)

an insurer registered under the Insurance Act (Cap. 142) has taken over a registered vehicle from an insured under a policy of insurance for the purpose of settlement of an insurance claim,the Registrar may, upon —

(i)

the application made by the firm or company or insurer in such form or manner as the Registrar may require; and

(ii)

receiving payment of a fee of $25,temporarily transfer the registration of the vehicle to the name of such firm or company or insurer for a period not exceeding 3 months, subject to such conditions as the Registrar may think fit to impose.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020S 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Where the firm or company or insurer referred to in paragraph (1) has not transferred the registration of the vehicle to another person at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in that paragraph, the Registrar may —

(a)

extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company or insurer for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of a fee of $30; (b)at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (a), extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company or insurer for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of a fee of $60; (c)at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (b), extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company or insurer for a further period of 3 months upon the payment of —

(i)

a fee of $90, if the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (b) expired on or after 25th May 2009 but before 24th February 2011; or

(ii)

a fee of $60, if the 3-month period referred to in sub‑paragraph (b) expires on or after 7th March 2013; and

(d)

at the expiration of the 3-month period referred to in sub-paragraph (c), if the last day of that period is on or after 7 April 2020 but before 7 July 2020, extend the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm, company or insurer for a further period of 3 months,subject to such conditions as the Registrar may in his discretion impose.

Subregulation 2A

Suggest a correction

Paragraph (2)(c) shall not apply to —

(a)

any vehicle where the 3-month extension of the period of registration of the vehicle in the name of the firm or company or insurer as extended under paragraph (2)(b) had expired before 25th May 2009; or

(b)

any vehicle the registration of which is temporarily transferred to the name of such firm or company or insurer referred to under paragraph (1) on or after 25th May 2010 but before 8th June 2012.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 454/2020 wef 10/06/2020

Where —

(a)

the Registrar does not extend the period of registration of the vehicle under paragraph (2)(a), (b), (c) or (d), as the case may be;

(b)

any period of extension granted by the Registrar under any of those paragraphs has expired; and

(c)

the firm or company or insurer has not before the expiration of that period of extension transferred the registration of the vehicle to another person,then, at the expiration of that period of extension, the firm or company or insurer shall transfer the registration of the vehicle to its name and pay —

(i)

the prescribed fee in Part IV of the First Schedule;

(ii)

the fee payable under rule 31(1), subject to the minimum fee referred to in that rule; and

(iii)

the fee payable under rule 31(4), in respect of a motor vehicle referred to in that rule.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, refuse to approve the transfer of a light goods vehicle (other than a goods-cum-passengers vehicle) or a small bus to a person referred to in paragraph (3) unless he is satisfied that —

(a)

it will, after the transfer, be registered under a person specified in rule 3C(1) or (2); and

(b)

the person referred to in sub-paragraph (a) has complied or has undertaken to the Registrar to comply with rule 45C(1), (2) or (3), as the case may be.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive in whole or in part any fee referred to in paragraph (1)(ii) or (2).

Regulation 27

Transfer of business service passenger vehicle

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraph (2), a motor car which is registered as a business service passenger vehicle shall not be transferred to and registered in the name of an individual for use as a private motor car.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Paragraph (1) shall not prohibit the transfer to an individual of a motor car which is registered in the name of —

(a)

a firm or a company which has repossessed the motor car under a hire-purchase agreement or any other financing arrangement for the purpose of selling that motor car or letting it to another hirer under another agreement or arrangement;

(b)

a firm or a company which deals in secondhand motor vehicles and has bought the motor car for the purpose of resale; and

(c)

an insurer registered under the Insurance Act (Cap. 142) which has taken over a registered vehicle from an insured under a policy of insurance for the purpose of settlement of an insurance claim.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Any individual who is prohibited under paragraph (1) from having a business service passenger vehicle transferred to and registered in his name as a private motor car and who keeps or is in possession of the vehicle for more than 7 days after purchasing it shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the transfer of any motor car effected on or after 1st April 1998 or to the registration of any motor car using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998.

Regulation 28

Heavy vehicle not to be transferred without vehicle parking certificate

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

No heavy vehicle shall be transferred to or registered in the name of any person unless he has been issued with a vehicle parking certificate in respect of the heavy vehicle by the relevant authority under the Parking Places Act (Cap. 214) for the period for which the heavy vehicle is to be licensed.

Subregulation 2

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Any person who is prohibited under paragraph (1) from having a heavy vehicle transferred to or registered in his name and who keeps or is in possession of the heavy vehicle for more than 7 days after purchasing the heavy vehicle shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 29

Transfer on death of owner

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may transfer the registration of a motor vehicle to the name of another person if that person makes an application for the transfer of registration of the motor vehicle to his name.

Subregulation 1A

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[Deleted by S 66/2012 wef 18/02/2012]

Subregulation 2

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The application referred to in paragraph (1) must be accompanied by —

(a)

proof that the registered owner of the vehicle is dead;

(b)

proof that the applicant is reasonably entitled thereto, through the production of the probate of will or letters of administration granted to any person for the estate of the deceased registered owner of the vehicle or a certified true copy of the probate of will or letters of administration; and

(c)

the payment of —

(i)

the fee specified in Part IV of the First Schedule;

(ii)

the fee payable under rule 31(1), subject to the minimum fee referred to in that rule; and

(iii)

the fee payable under rule 31(4), in respect of a motor vehicle referred to in that rule.

Subregulation 3

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The transfer of registration shall be subject to such conditions as the Registrar thinks necessary to impose.

Subregulation 4

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, refuse to approve the transfer of a light goods vehicle (other than a goods-cum-passengers vehicle) or a small bus unless he is satisfied that —

(a)

it will, after the transfer, be registered under a person specified in rule 3C(1) or (2); and

(b)

the person referred to in sub-paragraph (a) has complied or has undertaken to the Registrar to comply with rule 45C(1), (2) or (3), as the case may be.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive the fee payable under rule 31(1), or the fee payable under rule 31(4) in respect of a motor vehicle referred to in that rule, or both.

Regulation 30

Transfer fee

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Subregulation 1

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The fee payable on the transfer of registration of a vehicle shall be that specified in Part IV of the First Schedule.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part the fee referred to in paragraph (1).

Regulation 31

Sums payable upon transfer of vehicle registration

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Subregulation 1

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In addition to the fee payable under rule 30, a fee of 2% of the value of a vehicle shall be payable on every transfer of registration of the vehicle which occurred before 18th February 2012, subject to a minimum fee of $5 in the case of a motor cycle and $20 in the case of any other motor vehicle.

Subregulation 3

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The value of the vehicle for the purpose of paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Registrar whose decision shall be final.

Subregulation 4

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Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where the registration of a motor vehicle which has been first registered as a private motor car, a business service passenger vehicle, a private hire car or a taxi using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1995 under rule 3(1)(a) or (b) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31) is transferred within a period of 6 months from the date of its first registration, there shall be payable, in respect of at least one transfer of registration during that period, a fee equivalent to any positive difference derived by deducting —

(a)

the quota premium paid for the certificate of entitlement for the vehicle; from(b)the quota premium as determined by the Registrar to be payable at the time of the transfer of registration for a certificate of entitlement for a motor vehicle of the appropriate cylinder capacity.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive any fee payable under paragraph (1) or (4) or both.

Regulation 31A

Sale or disposal of certain vehicles

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The registered owner of a vehicle shall first obtain the approval of the Registrar before selling or disposing of any of the following vehicles:

(a)

a motor vehicle approved by the Minister to be registered in the name of a disabled person;

(b)

a normal vintage vehicle; (c)a restricted vintage vehicle.

Regulation 35

Application for licence

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Subregulation 1

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An application for a licence for a motor vehicle or trailer which has not previously been licensed under these Rules shall be —

(a)

made in such form as the Registrar may require; and

(b)

made by the person who applies under rule 3 to be registered as the owner of such vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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An application for a licence for a motor vehicle or trailer which has previously been licensed shall be in such form as the Registrar may require.

Regulation 36

Period of motor vehicle licence

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Subregulation 1

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Upon receipt of an application for a licence under rule 35, the Registrar may issue a licence for such motor vehicle as is referred to in the application.

Subregulation 2

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Every licence issued under this rule shall, as from the date specified in the licence, be valid for a period of 6 or 12 months or for such shorter period as the Registrar may think fit.

Subregulation 3

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Upon receipt of an application for a licence for —

(a)

any special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle, the use of which has for the time being been authorised pursuant to section 5(2) of the Act; or

(b)

any motor vehicle approved by the Registrar as a normal vintage vehicle,the Registrar may issue a licence for such motor vehicle for a period of not less than one day.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraphs (4AA), (4AB), (4AC), (4AD) and (4C) to (7) and rules 38 and 38C, the fee payable for a licence under this rule shall be the appropriate fee specified in —

(a)

the Second Schedule, if the licence commences before 1st September 1998;

(b)

the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive);

(d)

the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (e)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive); or

(f)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021.

Subregulation 4A

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Notwithstanding paragraph (4), the fee payable for a licence under this rule —

(a)

for a taxi, or a bus, goods vehicle or goods-cum-passengers vehicle using diesel or petroleum as fuel; and

(b)

that commences on any date between 1st July 2009 and 30th June 2010 (both dates inclusive) or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 (both dates inclusive),shall be the appropriate fee specified in the Fourteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 4AA

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Despite paragraphs (4) and (4A), and subject to paragraph (4D), where a licence for a motor car, motor cycle, scooter, taxi, bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods-cum-passengers vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 4AB

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Despite paragraphs (4) and (4A), and subject to paragraph (4F), where —

(a)

a licence is for a vehicle that uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power, and is —

(i)

a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract); or

(ii)

a goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(b)

the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive),then the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule.

Subregulation 4AC

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Despite paragraphs (4) and (4A), where —

(a)

a licence is for a vehicle that uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power, and is —

(i)

a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract); or

(ii)

a goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(b)

the licence begins on any date on or after 1 August 2022,then the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty‑First Schedule.

Subregulation 4AD

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (4), where —

(a)

a licence is for a motor car, motor cycle, scooter, taxi, bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods-cum-passengers vehicle that uses as its source of power —

(i)

petroleum; or

(ii)

both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity; and

(b)

the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive),then the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule.

Subregulation 4B

Suggest a correction

Where a licence referred to in paragraph (4A) commences on any date before 1st July 2013 but the period for which the licence is taken out falls partly in the period between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence shall be the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated on a pro-rata basis for the period of the licence ending on 30th June 2013; and

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fourteenth Schedule calculated on a pro-rata basis for the remaining period of the licence.

Subregulation 4C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence referred to in paragraph (4AA) begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 4D

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence referred to in paragraph (4AA) begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2016.

Subregulation 4E

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Where a licence mentioned in paragraph (4AB) begins before 1 August 2017 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2017;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2017.

Subregulation 4F

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Where a licence mentioned in paragraph (4AB) begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty‑First Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 5

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Where the amount of the fee payable under paragraph (4)(b) for a licence for a motor vehicle exceeds the amount of the fee which would have been payable under paragraph (4)(a) for a licence for that same vehicle, then, subject to paragraph (7) and rule 38 —

(a)

the fee payable for a licence for such motor vehicle, which commences on any date from 1st September 1998 to 31st August 1999, shall be computed in accordance with the formula —

(b)

the fee payable for a licence for such motor vehicle, which commences on any date from 1st September 1999 to 31st August 2000, shall be computed in accordance with the formula —where, for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) —Xis the fee which would have been payable under paragraph (4)(a) for the licence had such licence commenced before 1st September 1998; andYis the fee payable under paragraph (4)(b) for the licence if such licence commences on or after 1st September 1998; and

(c)

the fee payable for a licence for such motor vehicle, which commences on or after 1st September 2000, shall be the appropriate fee payable under paragraph (4)(b).

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods referred to in paragraph (5)(a), (b) or (c), the fee payable for the licence under this rule shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

Where the Registrar has granted permission under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules (R 14) for any bus (other than an omnibus or a school bus) to convey school children for any period, the Registrar may, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose, allow a rebate of 50% of the fee which has been paid under this rule for the licence for the bus during the period for which the bus was used to convey school children.

Subregulation 8

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Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

The fee payable in respect of a licence for a special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle under paragraph (3) shall be of the following amount for every day on which such licence is used:

(a)

one-thirtieth of the appropriate fee in the Second Schedule, if the licence commences before 1st September 1998;

(b)

one-thirtieth of the appropriate fee in the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

one-thirtieth of the appropriate fee in the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive); or

(d)

computed in accordance with the following formula:where Yis the number of days in the month; andAis the appropriate fee —

(i)

in the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 September 2007 to 30 June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (ii)in the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 July 2008 to 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive), except as stated in paragraph (iii) or (iv); (iia)in the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021, except as stated in paragraph (iv), (v) or (vi); (iii)in the Fifteenth Schedule, if the special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle uses petroleum or uses both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive); (iv)in the Seventeenth Schedule, if the special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle uses diesel or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive); (v)in the Twenty-First Schedule, if the special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle uses diesel or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on or after 1 August 2022; or (vi)in the Twenty-Second Schedule, if the special motor vehicle or special type of motor vehicle uses petroleum, or uses both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction

If, in the opinion of the Registrar, any motor vehicle registered under these Rules shall by reason of its condition, lack of maintenance, accident or any defect become unsafe or unfit for service, the Registrar may cancel the registration of the vehicle and may order the vehicle to be broken up.

Subregulation 10

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This rule shall not apply to a PU-registered vehicle.

Regulation 36A

Licence fee for electric car

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Subject to rule 38, the fee payable for a licence for an electric car shall be the appropriate fee specified in —

(a)

the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(b)

the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive); (c)the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (d)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive); or

(e)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021.

Regulation 36B

Licence fee for petrol-electric car and diesel-electric car

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Subregulation 1

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to rule 38, the fee payable for a licence for a petrol-electric car shall be the higher of the appropriate fee, based on the cylinder capacity or maximum power rating of the petrol-electric car, specified in —

(a)

the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(b)

the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (d)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive), except as stated in paragraphs (1A), (1B) and (1C); or

(e)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021, except as stated in paragraphs (1D), (1E) and (1F).

Subregulation 1A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable is the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 1B

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 1C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining between 31 July 2016 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining on or after 1 January 2021.

Subregulation 1D

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins before 1 August 2021 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2021;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2021.

Subregulation 1E

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraph (1F), where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule.

Subregulation 1F

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a petrol-electric car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Subject to rule 38, the fee payable for a licence for a diesel‑electric car shall be based on the cylinder capacity specified for motor cars in the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on or after 1st July 2008.

Regulation 36C

Licence fee for buses, goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, diesel‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles, or petrol‑electric vehicles or diesel‑electric vehicles

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

The fee payable for a licence that commences on or after 1st January 2006 for a bus, goods vehicle or goods-cum-passengers vehicle which is a CNG vehicle, a petrol-CNG vehicle, a diesel-CNG vehicle, an electric vehicle, a petrol-electric vehicle or a diesel-electric vehicle shall be the appropriate fee specified in —

(a)

the Tenth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st January 2006 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (b)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive), except as stated in paragraphs (2A), (2B), (4), (5), (6) and (7) and rule 38C; and

(c)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021, except as stated in paragraphs (2B), (2C), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) and rule 38C.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the appropriate fee specified in the Fourteenth Schedule shall be payable for a licence referred to in that paragraph that commences on any date —

(a)

between 1st July 2009 and 30th June 2010 (both dates inclusive); or

(b)

between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 2A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Despite paragraph (1), and subject to paragraph (5), where a licence for a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 2B

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Despite paragraph (1), and subject to paragraph (7), where —

(a)

a licence is for a diesel‑CNG vehicle or a diesel‑electric vehicle that is a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract), goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(b)

the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive),then the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule.

Subregulation 2C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Despite paragraph (1), where —

(a)

a licence is for a diesel-CNG vehicle or a diesel‑electric vehicle that is a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract), goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(b)

the licence begins on or after 1 August 2022,then the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty‑First Schedule.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Where a licence referred to in paragraph (1) commences on any date before 1st July 2013 but the period for which the licence is taken out falls partly in the period between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence shall be the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated on a pro-rata basis for the period of the licence ending on 30th June 2013; and

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fourteenth Schedule calculated on a pro-rata basis for the remaining period of the licence.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining between 31 July 2016 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining on or after 1 January 2021.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (2B)(a) begins before 1 August 2017 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2017;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2017.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (2B)(a) begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventeenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-First Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a vehicle that is a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins before 1 August 2021 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2021;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2021.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1) but subject to paragraph (10), where a licence for a vehicle that is a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule.

Subregulation 10

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a vehicle that is a petrol-CNG vehicle or petrol-electric vehicle begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Regulation 36D

Licence fee for electric motor cycles and electric scooters

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

The fee payable for a licence for an electric motor cycle or electric scooter is the appropriate fee specified in —

(a)

the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence begins on any date between 13 April 2009 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive); or

(b)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021.

Regulation 36E

Licence fee for CNG car, petrol-CNG car and diesel‑CNG car

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to rule 38, the fee payable for a licence for a CNG car, a petrol‑CNG car or a diesel‑CNG car shall be based on the cylinder capacity specified for motor cars in —

(a)

the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(b)

the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (d)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive), except as stated in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4); or

(e)

the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021, except as stated in paragraphs (5), (6) and (7).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Despite paragraph (1), and subject to paragraph (4), where a licence for a petrol-CNG car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol CNG car begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol CNG car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Fifteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twelfth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining between 1 August 2016 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive);

(c)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining on or after 1 January 2021.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol-CNG car begins before 1 August 2021 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2021;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2021.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (7), where a licence for a petrol-CNG car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Despite paragraph (1), where a licence for a petrol-CNG car begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Second Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Regulation 36F

Licence fee for petrol-electric motor cycles and petrol-electric scooters

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Amended byS 852/2025 wef 01/01/2026

The fee payable for a licence for a petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter is the appropriate fee specified in the Twentieth Schedule.

Regulation 37

Additional licence fee

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Amended byS 810/2014 wef 12/12/2014S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 810/2014 wef 12/12/2014S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 810/2014 wef 12/12/2014S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraph (4), in addition to the fee payable under rule 36(4), (4A), (4AA), (4AB), (4B), (4C), (4D), (4E), (4F), (5), (6), (7) or (8), 36A, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 38(2) or (3), 38A or 38B, a fee calculated in accordance with this rule shall be payable for a licence for any vehicle which is more than 10 years old.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Where a vehicle is on 1st May 1990 more than 10 years old, the additional fee for a licence for such vehicle shall be an amount equal to 50% of the base fee for the licence.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Where a vehicle becomes more than 10 years old only after 1st May 1990, the additional fee for a licence for such vehicle shall be an amount equal to —

(a)

10% of the base fee for the licence if the licence is taken out for any period after the expiration of the last licence for the vehicle but before the vehicle exceeds 11 years old;

(b)

20% of the base fee for the licence if the licence is taken out for any period when the vehicle exceeds 11 years old but before it exceeds 12 years old;

(c)

30% of the base fee for the licence if the licence is taken out for any period when the vehicle exceeds 12 years old but before it exceeds 13 years old;

(d)

40% of the base fee for the licence if the licence is taken out for any period when the vehicle exceeds 13 years old but before it exceeds 14 years old; or

(e)

50% of the base fee for the licence if the licence is taken out for any period when the vehicle exceeds 14 years old.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Nothing in this rule shall apply to any motor vehicle where its licence had expired on or before 31st March 1990 and in respect of which another licence was issued to the owner of the vehicle at any time prior to 1st May 1990.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 810/2014 wef 12/12/2014S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

For the purposes of this rule —

(a)

any reference to the base fee for a licence for any vehicle shall be a reference to the fee payable under rule 36(4), (4A), (4AB), (4B), (4E), (4F) or (8), 36A, 36B, 36C, 36D or 36E for such licence at the time the licence is issued; and

(b)

where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one sub-paragraph in paragraph (3), the additional licence fee payable under this rule shall be computed on a pro‑rata basis.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Subject to rule 38B(4), this rule shall not apply to a PU‑registered vehicle.

Regulation 38

Licence for off-peak car and supplementary licence

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Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Every licence for an off-peak car shall be subject to the restriction that the off-peak car shall not be driven on any road during the days and times specified in the Fifth Schedule unless there is in force a supplementary licence issued under Part IX for that vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 678/2014 wef 03/10/2014

Subject to paragraphs (4) and (4A), the fee payable for a licence for an off‑peak car shall be —

(a)

in the case of an off-peak car in respect of which a category (f) certificate of entitlement has been issued, 30% of the base licence fee, provided that the rebate of 70% granted does not exceed $1,500 but when the rebate granted exceeds $1,500, then the fee payable for the licence shall be the base licence fee minus $1,500;

(b)

in the case of a private motor car which has been re-registered as an off-peak car under rule 33 before 1st September 1994, 5% of the base licence fee, provided that the rebate of 95% granted does not exceed $1,500 but where the rebate granted exceeds $1,500, then the fee payable for the licence shall be the base licence fee minus $1,500;

(c)

in the case of any vehicle not falling within the description of sub-paragraph (a) or (b) and which —

(i)

before 25th January 2010 was registered as an off-peak car under rule 32 or re-registered as an off-peak car under rule 33; and

(ii)

has not been re-registered as an off-peak car under rule 33E,the fee payable for the licence shall be the base licence fee minus $800 for 12 months; and

(d)

in the case of a vehicle which, on or after 25th January 2010, has been registered as an off‑peak car under rule 32 or re‑registered as an off‑peak car under rule 33E, the fee payable for the licence shall be the base licence fee minus $500 for 12 months.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Any reference in paragraph (2)(a) and (b) to $1,500 shall —

(a)

from 1st September 1995 to 31st August 1996, be read as a reference to $1,300;

(b)

from 1st September 1996 to 31st August 1997, be read as a reference to $1,100; and

(c)

from 1st September 1997 onwards, be read as a reference to $800.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where the amount referred to in paragraph (2)(a), (b) or (c) is less than $50, the minimum amount of the licence fee payable is —

(a)

in the case of an off-peak car using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and with a licence beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), $40; (aa)in the case of an off-peak car using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and with a licence beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), $43; and

(b)

in any other case, $50.

Subregulation 4A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where the amount referred to in paragraph (2)(d) is less than $70, the minimum amount of the licence fee payable is —

(a)

in the case of an off-peak car using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and with a licence beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), $56; (aa)in the case of an off-peak car using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and with a licence beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), $60; and

(b)

in any other case, $70.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of this rule, “base licence fee” means the fee payable under rule 36(4), at the time the licence is issued, for a licence for a private motor car of the same cylinder capacity as the off-peak car.

Regulation 38A

Licence for classic vehicle and supplementary licence

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Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

Every licence for a classic vehicle shall be subject to the restriction that the classic vehicle shall not be driven on any road at any time unless there is in force a supplementary licence issued under Part IX for that vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraphs (2A), (2B), (2C), (2D), (2E) and (2F), the fee payable for a licence for a classic vehicle shall be $280 for 12 months.

Subregulation 2A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Subject to paragraph (2C), where a licence for a classic car, classic motor cycle or classic scooter using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is —

(a)

$224 for the classic car; and

(b)

$112 for the classic motor cycle or classic scooter.

Subregulation 2B

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a classic vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the fee specified in paragraph (2) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in paragraph (2A) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 2C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a classic vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid at any time after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in paragraph (2A) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the fee specified in paragraph (2) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2016.

Subregulation 2D

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a classic vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins before 1 August 2021 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is —

(a)

the fee specified in paragraph (2) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2021; and

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in paragraph (2E) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2021.

Subregulation 2E

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraph (2F), where a licence for a classic car, classic motor cycle or classic scooter using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is —

(a)

$238 for the classic car; and

(b)

$112 for the classic motor cycle or classic scooter.

Subregulation 2F

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a classic vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is —

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in paragraph (2E) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022; and

(b)

the fee specified in paragraph (2) calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Notwithstanding rule 36(2), every licence for a classic vehicle shall be valid for a period of one calendar year or for such shorter period as the Registrar may think fit.

Regulation 38B

Licence for PU-registered vehicles

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Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a PU-registered vehicle, issue or renew a PU-registered vehicle licence.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The issuance of a PU-registered vehicle licence shall be subject to —

(a)

the condition that the motor vehicle shall be kept and used only on Pulau Ubin; and

(b)

such other conditions as the Registrar may impose.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Subject to paragraphs (3A) to (4) and rule 38C, the fee payable for a licence issued under this rule shall be the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule.

Subregulation 3A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Subject to paragraph (3C), where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Sixteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 3B

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins before 1 August 2015 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2015;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Sixteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2015.

Subregulation 3C

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015

Where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid at any time after 31 July 2016, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Sixteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2016;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2016.

Subregulation 3D

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Subject to paragraph (3F), where —

(a)

a licence is for a PU‑registered vehicle that —

(i)

is a bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(ii)

uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power; and

(b)

the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive),then, the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Eighteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 3E

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Where a licence for a PU‑registered vehicle mentioned in paragraph (3D)(a) begins before 1 August 2017 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fees payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2017;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Eighteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2017.

Subregulation 3F

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Where a licence for a PU‑registered vehicle mentioned in paragraph (3D)(a) begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid at any time after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Eighteenth Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 3G

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins before 1 August 2021 and remains valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2021;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Third Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2021.

Subregulation 3H

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subject to paragraph (3I), where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive), the fee payable for the licence is the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Third Schedule.

Subregulation 3I

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Where a licence for a PU-registered vehicle using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) and remains valid after 31 July 2022, the fee payable for the licence is the sum of the following:

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in the Twenty-Third Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence ending with 31 July 2022;

(b)

the appropriate fee specified in the Seventh Schedule calculated proportionately for the period of the licence remaining after 31 July 2022.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Where a PU-registered vehicle is kept or used outside Pulau Ubin in breach of the condition imposed under paragraph (2) —

(a)

the appropriate fee specified in —

(i)

the Sixth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive);

(ii)

the Ninth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive);

(iii)

the Eleventh Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive); (iv)the Twelfth Schedule, if the licence commences on any date between 1 July 2008 and 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive), except as stated in sub‑paragraph (v) or (vi); (iva)the Twentieth Schedule, if the licence begins on or after 1 January 2021, except as stated in sub‑paragraph (vi), (via) or (vii);

(v)

the Fifteenth Schedule, if the PU registered vehicle uses petroleum or uses both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive); (vi)the Seventeenth Schedule, if the PU‑registered vehicle is one mentioned in paragraph (3D)(a) and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive); (via)the Twenty-Second Schedule, if the PU-registered vehicle uses petroleum or uses both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power and the licence begins on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive); or

(vii)

the Twenty-First Schedule, if the PU-registered vehicle is one mentioned in paragraph (3D)(a) and the licence begins on or after 1 August 2022,shall apply to a licence issued for that vehicle under this rule; and

(b)

the additional licence fee payable under rule 37 shall apply to a licence issued under this rule as if —

(i)

a reference to the base fee for a licence in that rule refers to the fee payable under sub-paragraph (a); and

(ii)

a reference to a licence in that rule refers to a licence issued under this rule.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Every licence issued under this rule shall be valid for a maximum period of one year commencing 1st February or for such shorter period as the Registrar may think fit.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, revoke a PU‑registered vehicle licence upon the breach of any condition referred to in paragraph (2).

Regulation 38C

Rebate for applicable vehicles with licences issued before 25 June 2017 and valid on or after 1 August 2017

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Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019S 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

There is a rebate for every licence for an applicable vehicle that is —

(a)

issued by the Registrar before 25 June 2017; and

(b)

valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

The amount of the rebate is the difference between —

(a)

the fee paid for the licence for the applicable vehicle under rule 36(4), 36C(1), 37(1) or 38B(3) as in force immediately before 25 June 2017; and

(b)

the fee that would have been payable for the licence of the applicable vehicle had the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2019 (G.N. No. S 451/2019) been in force when the licence was issued.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

The rebate calculated according to paragraph (2) in relation to a licence for an applicable vehicle may only be set off against the amounts in the Nineteenth Schedule in the order in which they are treated as accruing due (as specified in the Nineteenth Schedule), beginning with the earliest.

Subregulation 3A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

If, upon the de-registration of the applicable vehicle, the rebate is not extinguished under paragraph (3), then the Registrar must refund the unextinguished amount to the last registered owner of the applicable vehicle.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

To avoid doubt, the rebate under this rule is in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 327/2017 wef 25/06/2017

In this rule, “applicable vehicle” means —

(a)

a vehicle that uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power, and is —

(i)

a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract); or

(ii)

a goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle;

(b)

a diesel‑CNG vehicle or diesel‑electric vehicle that is a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract), goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; or

(c)

a PU‑registered vehicle that —

(i)

is a bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(ii)

uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power.

Regulation 38D

Rebate for applicable vehicles with licences issued on or after 25 June 2017 but before 23 June 2019 and valid on or after 1 August 2019

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Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

There is a rebate for every licence for an applicable vehicle that is —

(a)

issued by the Registrar on or after 25 June 2017 but before 23 June 2019; and

(b)

valid at any time during the period from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The amount of the rebate is the difference between —

(a)

the fee paid for the licence for the applicable vehicle under rule 36(4AB), (4E) or (4F), 36C(2B), (6) or (7), 37(1) or 38B(3D), (3E), (3F) or (4) as in force immediately before 23 June 2019; and

(b)

the fee that would have been payable for the licence of the applicable vehicle had the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2019 been in force when the licence was issued.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The rebate calculated according to paragraph (2) in relation to a licence for an applicable vehicle may only be set off against the amounts in the Nineteenth Schedule in the order in which they are treated as accruing due (as specified in the Nineteenth Schedule), beginning with the earliest.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

If, upon the de-registration of the applicable vehicle, the rebate is not extinguished under paragraph (3), then the Registrar must refund the unextinguished amount to the last registered owner of the applicable vehicle.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

To avoid doubt, the rebate under this rule is in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019

In this rule, “applicable vehicle” means —

(a)

a vehicle that uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power, and is —

(i)

a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract); or

(ii)

a goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle;

(b)

a diesel-CNG vehicle or diesel-electric vehicle that is a bus (other than an omnibus that is kept or used to provide bus services under a public bus services contract), goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; or

(c)

a PU-registered vehicle that —

(i)

is a bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle; and

(ii)

uses diesel, or both diesel and either natural gas or electricity, as its source or sources of power.

Regulation 38E

Rebate for applicable vehicles with licences issued before 1 January 2021 and valid on or after that date

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Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

There is a rebate for every licence for an applicable vehicle that is —

(a)

issued by the Registrar before 1 January 2021; and

(b)

valid on or after 1 January 2021.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The amount of the rebate is the difference between —

(a)

the fee paid for the licence for the applicable vehicle under rule 36, 36A, 36B, 36C, 36E, 37(1) or 38B(4), in respect of the period of the licence after 31 December 2020; and

(b)

the fee applicable to the licence under these Rules if the licence had been issued on 20 December 2020 for the period mentioned in sub‑paragraph (a).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The rebate calculated according to paragraph (2) in relation to a licence for an applicable vehicle may only be set off against the amounts in the Nineteenth Schedule in the order in which they are treated as accruing due (as specified in the Nineteenth Schedule), beginning with the earliest.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

If, upon the de-registration of the applicable vehicle, the rebate is not extinguished under paragraph (3), then the Registrar must refund the unextinguished amount to the last registered owner of the applicable vehicle.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

To avoid doubt, the rebate under this rule is in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020

In this rule, “applicable vehicle” means —

(a)

an electric car (excluding a taxi) registered before 1 January 2021; (b)a petrol-electric car (excluding a taxi) registered before 1 January 2021; (c)an electric motor cycle or electric scooter; or

(d)

a goods vehicle (including a goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle but excluding a prime mover) with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons, that is —

(i)

a CNG vehicle;

(ii)

a petrol-CNG vehicle;

(iii)

a petrol-electric vehicle;

(iv)

an electric vehicle;

(v)

a diesel vehicle;

(vi)

a diesel-electric vehicle; or

(vii)

a diesel-CNG vehicle.

Regulation 38F

Rebate for applicable vehicles with licences issued before 1 August 2021 and valid on or after that date

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Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

There is a rebate for every licence for an applicable vehicle that is —

(a)

issued by the Registrar before 1 August 2021; and

(b)

valid on or after 1 August 2021.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The amount of the rebate is the difference between —

(a)

the fee paid for the licence for the applicable vehicle under rule 36, 36B, 36C, 36E, 37(1), 38A or 38B(4), in respect of the period of the licence after 1 August 2021; and

(b)

the fee applicable to the licence under these Rules if the licence had been issued on 11 July 2021 for the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The rebate calculated according to paragraph (2) in relation to a licence for an applicable vehicle may only be set off against the amounts in the Nineteenth Schedule in the order in which they are treated as accruing due (as specified in the Nineteenth Schedule), beginning with the earliest.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

If, upon the de-registration of the applicable vehicle, the rebate is not extinguished under paragraph (3), then the Registrar must refund the unextinguished amount to the last registered owner of the applicable vehicle.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

To avoid doubt, the rebate under this rule is in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021

In this rule, “applicable vehicle” means a vehicle —

(a)

that is a motor car, motor cycle, scooter, taxi, bus, goods vehicle, prime mover or goods-cum-passengers vehicle; and

(b)

that uses petroleum or uses both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as its source or sources of power.

Regulation 38G

Rebate for applicable vehicles with licences issued before 1 January 2022 and valid on or after that date

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Amended byS 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

There is a rebate for every licence for an applicable vehicle that is —

(a)

issued by the Registrar before 19 December 2021; and

(b)

valid on or after 1 January 2022.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The amount of the rebate is the difference between —

(a)

the fee paid for the licence under the applicable vehicle under rule 36(4) or (4AD), 36A, 36B, 37(1) or 38B(4), in respect of the period of the licence after 1 January 2022; and

(b)

the fee applicable to the licence under these Rules if the licence had been issued on 19 December 2021 for the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The rebate calculated according to paragraph (2) in relation to a licence for an applicable vehicle may only be set off against the amounts in the Nineteenth Schedule in the order in which they are treated as accruing due (as specified in the Nineteenth Schedule), beginning with the earliest.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

If, upon the de-registration of the applicable vehicle, the rebate is not extinguished under paragraph (3), then the Registrar must refund the unextinguished amount to the last registered owner of the applicable vehicle.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

To avoid doubt, the rebate under this rule is in addition to any other rebates granted by the Registrar under these Rules.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021

In this rule, “applicable vehicle” means —

(a)

an electric car (including a taxi) registered before 1 January 2022; or

(b)

a petrol-electric car (including a taxi) registered before 1 January 2022.

Regulation 39

Conditions for issue and renewal of licence

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1049/2021 wef 03/01/2022S 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Except where the Registrar otherwise permits, a licence shall not be issued under section 13 of the Act in respect of —

(a)

any of the following vehicles that are more than 20 years old:

(i)

an ambulance;

(ii)

a goods vehicle; (iii)a medical transport vehicle;

(b)

a motor car registered in the name of the Government or a statutory board, company, firm, society, club or an association using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 which is more than 10 years old and which is used for instructional purposes for reward;

(c)

a vehicle which has at any time been issued with an excursion bus licence, a school bus licence, a private hire bus licence or a private bus licence under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules (R 14) and which has been used for more than 20 years;

(d)

a vehicle which has at any time been issued with an omnibus licence under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules and —

(i)

in a case where the omnibus licence is issued before 1st September 2003, is more than 15 years old on that date; or

(ii)

in any other case, is more than 17 years old;

(e)

a vehicle which has at any time been issued with a taxi licence under the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules and —

(i)

in a case where the taxi licence is issued for a Type A Taxi — is more than 8 years old;

(ii)

in a case where the taxi licence is issued for a Type B Taxi — is more than 10 years old; or

(iii)

in a case where the taxi licence is issued for a Type C Taxi — is more than 9 years old;

(f)

[Deleted by S 476/2006](g)[Deleted by S 476/2006](h)a vehicle registered in the name of any of the following persons which is more than 10 years old and which, at the time of registration, was more than 3 years old:

(i)

a diplomatic officer;

(ii)

a consular officer;

(iii)

a representative, an officer or an employee of such international organisation as the Registrar may approve;

(iv)

a member of a visiting military force who is approved by an authorised officer of the Ministry of Defence and who complies with such conditions for approval as the authorised officer may impose.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025

In paragraph (1)(e), “Type A Taxi”, “Type B Taxi” and “Type C Taxi” have the meanings given by rule 8(16).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019

The licence of a private motor car or a business service passenger vehicle which is registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 and which has at any time been registered in the name of the Government or a statutory board, company, firm, society, club or an association and used for instructional purposes for reward shall not be renewed if the car or vehicle is more than 10 years old.

Regulation 40

Individual may register motor car as business service passenger vehicle or private motor car

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An individual who uses his motor car for the purpose of any trade, business, profession or vocation may, at his option, register his motor car as a business service passenger vehicle or a private motor car.

Regulation 41

Motor vehicle unfit or unsuitable for service

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Subregulation 1

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If, after a motor vehicle has been registered and licensed, it becomes, in the opinion of the Registrar, unfit or unsuitable for service, it shall not be used on any road, other than on a journey for the purpose of effecting repairs to the motor vehicle and for its subsequent inspection by the Authority or any authorised examiner referred to in section 90 of the Act.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In the event mentioned in paragraph (1), a “VEHICLE UNDER INSPECTION” sign shall be displayed on the front windscreen at the nearside of the motor vehicle or, in the case of a motor cycle with side‑car, on the front portion of the side-car, facing forwards so as to be clearly visible from the front at all times whether the motor vehicle is moving or stationary.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

While under inspection or until such time the vehicle passes the inspection, the registered owner or any person in charge of the vehicle shall ensure that the sign is not removed or tampered with in any way.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

It shall be an offence for anyone, except an officer authorised by the Registrar, to remove or tamper with the sign.

Regulation 41A

Transfer of licence to replacement vehicle

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Subregulation 1

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Notwithstanding section 19(2) of the Act, upon the registration of a replacement vehicle under rule 3F —

(a)

the Registrar may transfer the licence issued for the original vehicle to the replacement vehicle; and

(b)

the licence shall entitle the holder of the licence to use or keep the replacement vehicle for the remainder of the period of the licence.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The transfer of a licence under paragraph (1)(a) shall not cause the date of commencement of a licence to be changed.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The Registrar shall not be required to transfer the licence unless he is satisfied of the matters referred to in section 19(3) of the Act, with the necessary modifications and so far as may be relevant, in relation to the replacement vehicle.

Regulation 42

Maximum laden weight

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The maximum laden weight of motor vehicles and trailers shall be determined by the Registrar in accordance with rules 43 and 44.

Regulation 43

Maximum laden weight of motor vehicle

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods shall inform the Registrar of the maximum laden weight of the motor vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification, if any, or shall otherwise provide the Registrar with such information as the Registrar may require in order to enable him to ascertain the maximum laden weight and the Registrar shall upon receiving such information, determine the maximum laden weight of the motor vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The owner of a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods shall cause to be painted, or otherwise clearly marked upon some conspicuous place on the vehicle to be determined by the Registrar, the following:

(a)

the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;

(b)

the weight of the vehicle unladen;

(c)

his name and address; (d)the maximum speed at which it may be driven when not drawing a trailer.

Regulation 44

Maximum laden weight of trailer

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of a trailer shall inform the Registrar of the maximum laden weight of the trailer in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification, if any, or shall otherwise provide the Registrar with such information as the Registrar may require in order to enable him to ascertain the maximum laden weight and the Registrar shall upon receiving such information, determine the maximum laden weight of the trailer.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The owner of a trailer shall cause to be painted or otherwise clearly marked upon some conspicuous place on the trailer to be determined by the Registrar the following:

(a)

the maximum laden weight of the trailer as determined by the Registrar;

(b)

the weight of the trailer unladen;

(c)

his name and address.

Regulation 45

Markings

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Subregulation 1

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The markings prescribed under rules 43 and 44 shall be —

(a)

in English;

(b)

inscribed in white on a black surface in letters and figures not less than 25 mm in height; and

(c)

kept clean and unobscured.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

For the purpose of this rule, “white” includes the colour of polished aluminium or chromium plating.

Regulation 45A

Markings on plate

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of any vehicle referred to in paragraph (2), (3) or (4) which is registered on or after 1st July 1996 shall cause to be affixed to the vehicle in some conspicuous place to be determined by the Registrar a rectangular plate —

(a)

constructed of aluminium or chromium plating or such other materials as approved by the Registrar;

(b)

measuring not less than 100 mm by 60 mm; and

(c)

marked, by a method such as hammering or stamping, with the particulars prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in letters or figures which shall not be less than 5 mm in height and 3 mm in width.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In the case of a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods, the plate shall be marked with —

(a)

the chassis number of the vehicle;

(b)

the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;

(c)

the weight of the vehicle unladen;

(d)

the number of persons, including the driver, who may be carried in the driver’s cabin; and

(e)

the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

In the case of a public service vehicle (other than a taxi), the plate shall be marked with —

(a)

the chassis number of the vehicle;

(b)

the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;

(c)

the weight of the vehicle unladen;

(d)

the number of passengers which the vehicle is licensed to carry; and

(e)

the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

In the case of a trailer, the plate shall be marked with —

(a)

the chassis number of the vehicle;

(b)

the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;

(c)

the weight of the vehicle unladen; and

(d)

the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Rules 43(2) and 44(2) of these Rules and rule 67 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules (R 14) shall not apply to any public service vehicle (other than a taxi) or motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods or trailer —

(a)

registered on or after 1st July 1996; or

(b)

registered before 1st July 1996 which is marked in accordance with this rule and rule 45B.

Regulation 45B

Marking of maximum speed

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The owner of a public service vehicle (other than a taxi) or a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods or a trailer shall cause to be painted, or otherwise clearly marked upon some conspicuous place on the vehicle or trailer to be determined by the Registrar, the maximum speed in kilometres per hour at which the vehicle may be driven or, in the case of a trailer, drawn on a road.

Regulation 45C

Markings on light goods vehicles and small buses

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Subregulation 1

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Where the registered owner of a relevant vehicle is a person specified in rule 3C(1)(a)(i) or (ii), he shall display the following information on the relevant vehicle in accordance with paragraph (4):

(a)

the name and address of the person recorded with the Registrar of Businesses or the Registrar of Companies, as the case may be;

(b)

the registration number issued to him by the Registrar of Businesses or the Registrar of Companies, as the case may be;

(c)

the passenger capacity of the vehicle as entered in the register of vehicles; (d)such other information as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Where the registered owner of a relevant vehicle is a person specified in rule 3C(1)(a)(iii) or (iv) or (2), he shall display the following information on the relevant vehicle in accordance with paragraph (4):

(a)

the name and address of the owner; (b)such other information as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

Where the registered owner of a relevant vehicle is a person specified in rule 3C(1)(a)(v), he shall display the following information on the relevant vehicle in accordance with paragraph (4):

(a)

the name and address of the business or undertaking under which the owner operates;

(b)

such other information as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The information required to be displayed under this rule shall, not later than 7 days from the registration or transfer of a relevant vehicle, be displayed legibly on both sides of the vehicle, in such manner as the Registrar may direct, on a black background in white capital letters which shall be not less than 25 mm in height.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he considers fit, waive the requirements of this rule.

Definition

“Registrar of Businesses” has the same meaning as in the Business Registration Act (Cap. 32);

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Definition

“Registrar of Companies” has the same meaning as in the Companies Act (Cap. 50);

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Definition

“relevant vehicle” means —

(a)

a light goods vehicle (except a goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle) or a bus having a maximum seating capacity of 10 persons (including the driver) which is registered on or after 1st July 2002; or

(b)

a light goods vehicle (except a goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle) or a small bus transferred under rule 25(1) or (6), 26(3) or 29 on or after 1st July 2002 to a person specified in rule 3C(1) or (2).

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Regulation 45D

CNG identification marking

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of a CNG vehicle shall cause to be exhibited on the —

(a)

front bumper; and

(b)

rear bumper or boot of the vehicle,a CNG identification marking that conforms to the diagram and specifications in the Thirteenth Schedule.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Every CNG identification marking shall be exhibited in a vertical position so that each letter of the CNG identification marking is vertical and easily distinguishable.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

No other figures or letters and no design advertisement or ornamentation shall be placed near the CNG identification marking in such a manner as to be likely to render it more difficult to identify the CNG identification marking when the CNG vehicle is in motion.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Every CNG identification marking exhibited on a CNG vehicle shall be maintained in a clean and effective condition while the vehicle is on a road.

Regulation 45E

CNG system information marking

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Subregulation 1

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The owner of a CNG vehicle shall cause to be exhibited on the vehicle in some conspicuous place to be determined by the Registrar, a CNG system information marking that displays all of the following information:

(a)

the names of the manufacturer, supplier and installer respectively, of the CNG system installed in the vehicle;

(b)

the date of installation of the CNG system;

(c)

the approved standard that the CNG system complies with;

(d)

the serial number, date of manufacture and working pressure of the compressed natural gas cylinder used in the CNG system; (e)such other information as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 2

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The information referred to in paragraph (1) shall be displayed legibly —

(a)

in English; and

(b)

in letters or figures not less than 3 mm in height and width.

Regulation 46

Prohibition

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No person shall cause or permit a motor vehicle or trailer constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods to carry a load in excess of the maximum laden weight as determined by the Registrar under rules 43 and 44.

Regulation 47

Determination of passenger capacity

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Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

The seating capacity of any public service vehicle must be calculated in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

Subregulation 1A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

The standing capacity of any omnibus, excursion bus, school bus, private hire bus or private bus must be calculated in accordance with paragraph (3A).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

In determining the number of persons for whom any such vehicle has seating capacity (excluding the driver) —

(a)

where separate seats for each person are provided, one person shall be counted for each separate seat provided;

(b)

where the vehicle is fitted with continuous seats, one person shall be counted for each complete length of 400 mm measured on a straight line lengthwise on the rear of each such seat; and

(c)

where any such continuous seat is fitted with arms for the purpose of separating the seating spaces and the arms are so constructed that they can be folded back or otherwise put out of use, such seat shall be measured for the purposes of these Rules as if it had not been fitted with such arms.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

In calculating the seating capacity of any motor vehicle the driver’s seat shall be excluded, and where the driver of a vehicle having a seating capacity for not more than 7 persons occupies a portion of a continuous seat, one person only shall be counted for the remaining portion of that seat, except where the Registrar otherwise permits.

Subregulation 3A

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

In determining the number of persons for whom any omnibus, excursion bus, school bus, private hire bus or private bus has standing capacity, that number is the lower of the following, rounded down to the nearest whole number:

(a)

the number computed using the following formula:where Ais the total standing space in the vehicle, in square metres (m2); andBis 0.15 m2, which is deemed to represent the standing space available for one standing passenger;

(b)

the number computed using the following formula:where Ais the maximum laden weight of the vehicle, in kilograms;Bis the unladen weight of the vehicle, in kilograms;Cis the seating capacity of the vehicle; andDis 60 kilograms, which is deemed to represent the weight of one passenger.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

The number of passengers carried on —

(a)

a motor vehicle, other than a vehicle mentioned in sub‑paragraph (b), must not exceed its licensed seating capacity; and

(b)

an omnibus, excursion bus, school bus, private hire bus or private bus must not exceed its licensed seating capacity and standing capacity.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

For the purposes of paragraph (4) —

(a)

infants in arms shall not be reckoned as passengers;

(b)

where children below the age of 12 years are carried on a motor vehicle, other than an omnibus, excursion bus, school bus, private hire bus, private bus or taxi, 3 of such children may be reckoned as 2 passengers;

(ba)where a continuous seat of an omnibus, excursion bus, school bus, private hire bus or private bus has a seating capacity for 2 passengers, this seat may be occupied by 3 children below the age of 12 years; and

(c)

where the rear passenger seat of a taxi has a seating capacity for 3 adult persons, such seat shall be deemed to have a seating capacity for 2 adult persons and 2 children below the age of 12 years.

Subregulation 6

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Amended byS 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018

[Deleted by S 330/2018 wef 31/05/2018]

Regulation 48

Fees payable upon loss of exempt status

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Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

Subregulation 1

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This rule applies to any relevant impost that is a fee that would have been payable under section 10 of the Act on the registration of a vehicle if not for any of the following applying to the vehicle:

(a)

the operation of section 14 of the Act which is repealed by the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2021;

(b)

an exemption under section 33 of the Act;

(c)

an exemption under any order made under section 142 of the Act.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of section 11B(4)(c) of the Act, the fee that is payable upon the happening of a disqualifying event in relation to a vehicle which has not ceased to be kept or used on any road in Singapore and has not been destroyed or removed from Singapore, is an amount that is equal to the fee that would have been payable under section 10 of the Act on the registration of the vehicle if not for the event in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

In paragraph (2), “disqualifying event” has the meaning given by section 11B(10) of the Act.

Regulation 49

Additional registration fee payable upon loss of exempt status

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Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

This rule applies to any relevant impost that is a tax that would have been payable under section 11(1)(a) of the Act on the first registration of a vehicle if not for any of the following applying to the vehicle:

(a)

the operation of section 14 of the Act which is repealed by the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2021;

(b)

an exemption under section 33 of the Act;

(c)

an exemption under any order made under section 142 of the Act.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of section 11B(4)(a) of the Act, the tax that is payable upon the happening of a disqualifying event in relation to a vehicle which has not ceased to be kept or used on any road in Singapore and has not been destroyed or removed from Singapore, is an amount worked out as follows:

(a)

first, ascertain the value of the vehicle as at the date the disqualifying event happens;

(b)

then, ascertain the amount payable according to Part II of the First Schedule based on the value ascertained under sub-paragraph (a).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a), the value of the vehicle as at the date the disqualifying event happens has to be determined by depreciating over 20 years the value of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) on the date of its first registration under these Rules.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

In this rule, “disqualifying event” has the meaning given by section 11B(10) of the Act.

Regulation 50

Vehicular emissions tax payable upon loss of exempt status

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Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

This rule applies to any relevant impost that is any carbon emissions tax payable under section 11AA of the Act as in force immediately before 1 January 2018, or any vehicular emissions tax payable under that section as in force on or after that date, that would have been payable under section 11AA of the Act on the first registration of a vehicle if not for any of the following applying to the vehicle:

(a)

the operation of section 14 of the Act which is repealed by the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2021;

(b)

an exemption under section 33 of the Act;

(c)

an exemption under any order made under section 142 of the Act.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

For the purposes of section 11B(4)(c) of the Act, the tax that is payable upon the happening of a disqualifying event in relation to a vehicle which has not ceased to be kept or used on any road in Singapore and has not been destroyed or removed from Singapore, is an amount that is equal to —

(a)

if the vehicle was first registered before 1 January 2018, any carbon emissions tax that would have been payable under section 11AA of the Act then in force; or

(b)

if the vehicle was first registered on or after 1 January 2018, any vehicular emissions tax that would have been payable under section 11AA of the Act on the first registration of the vehicle,if not for the event in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c).

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 62/2022 wef 03/02/2022

In paragraph (2), “disqualifying event” has the meaning given by section 11B(10) of the Act.

Regulation 52

Claims to exemption

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Subregulation 1

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A registered owner who wishes to claim exemption from the payment of any tax under section 11(1)(b) of the Act shall complete and deliver to the Registrar an application in such form as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 2

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Any exemption from the payment of any tax shall be for a period not exceeding one year.

Subregulation 3

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Any claim for exemption shall be made annually.

Regulation 53

Non-user

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Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

A registered owner who wishes to claim exemption from the payment of any tax under section 11(1)(b) of the Act on account of the non‑user of any vehicle shall apply for such non‑user in such form as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 1A

Suggest a correction

The registered owner shall furnish such other particulars or document as the Registrar may require in respect of his claim.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

A motor vehicle declared non‑user shall not be used on a road repairable at public expense.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The registered owner of the vehicle shall give prior notice to the Registrar if the vehicle is required to be moved from one place to another during the period of non-user.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Failure to comply with this rule may disqualify the owner for refund or exemption of the licence fee.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Motor vehicles reported stolen shall not be required to comply with the requirements of this rule.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Any person who —

(a)

in his application of non-user under paragraph (1) furnishes as the address at which the vehicle is kept an address at which the vehicle is not in fact so kept; (b)fails to notify the Registrar if a vehicle put on non‑user is moved from one place to another during the period of non‑user; or

(c)

furnishes any false or misleading particular or document under paragraph (1) or (1A),shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

An application for exemption from the payment of licence fee shall be made for a period not exceeding one year.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

A fresh application shall be made after the expiry of one year if exemption for a further period is required.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024

A fee of $23.98 (inclusive of GST) shall be payable for every application of non‑user made under paragraph (1).

Subregulation 10

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This rule shall not apply to any vehicle which is registered as a classic vehicle.

Regulation 54

Replacement engine or electric traction motors

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The Registrar may refuse to issue a licence to a vehicle fitted with a replacement engine or electric traction motors unless he is satisfied as to the origin of the replacement engine or electric traction motors and that the replacement engine or electric traction motors is suitable or appropriate for use on that vehicle.

Regulation 55

Issue of supplementary licences for off-peak cars

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Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, upon an application being made and on payment of the prescribed fee, issue a supplementary licence to the registered owner of an off-peak car to permit the off-peak car to be driven on any road during the times specified in the Fifth Schedule.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Each supplementary licence shall be for a period of one day and subject to paragraph (3), the fee for a supplementary licence shall be $20.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, upon issuing a licence under Part VI for an off-peak car, issue without any charge to the registered owner of the off-peak car supplementary licences to permit it to be driven on any road during the times specified in the Fifth Schedule as follows:

(a)

5 supplementary licences for every period of 12 months for which the licence issued is valid; (b)if the licence is issued for a shorter period, the largest whole number obtained if the supplementary licences are issued in the same proportion in relation to the period of the licence issued under Part VI.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Paragraph (3) shall apply only to off-peak cars —

(a)

in respect of which certificates of entitlement have been issued under rule 3(1)(f) of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31); or (b)which have been re-registered as off-peak cars before 1st September 1994.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before issuing a supplementary licence, require the applicant to furnish such particulars or documents as he deems necessary.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Without prejudice to the right to apply under paragraph (8) or (10), non‑electronic supplementary licences may not be used after 22nd November 2009.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

[Deleted by S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025]

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction

The registered owner of an off-peak car or holder of a non‑electronic supplementary licence may apply to the Registrar to cancel his unused supplementary licence or non‑electronic supplementary licence, as the case may be, and for a refund of the fee paid, and the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may specify, grant a refund of the fee paid for the unused supplementary licence to the registered owner, or in the case of a non‑electronic supplementary licence, to the holder of such licence.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, in his discretion, refund the fee paid for a supplementary licence issued under paragraph (1) to the registered owner of an off-peak car when —

(a)

the off-peak car has been declared non-user under rule 53;

(b)

the off-peak car is destroyed, scrapped or exported;

(c)

the off-peak car is taken permanently off the roads;

(d)

the off-peak car is seized under any written law;

(e)

the off-peak car is re-registered as a private motor car;

(f)

the registration of the off-peak car is transferred to another person; or

(g)

the registration of the off-peak car is cancelled under section 27(1) of the Act.

Subregulation 10

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Upon the application of the registered owner of an off‑peak car, the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he may specify, assign an unused supplementary licence to such person or such off-peak car as the Registrar may allow, or alter the date of the unused supplementary licence.

Subregulation 11

Suggest a correction

[Deleted by S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025]

Regulation 55A

Classic vehicle supplementary licences

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Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, upon issuing a licence under Part VI for a classic vehicle, issue to the owner of the classic vehicle without any charge, up to 28 supplementary licences for the calendar year in which the licence issued is valid or, if the licence is issued for a period of less than 12 months, the largest whole number obtained if the supplementary licences are issued on a pro‑rata basis in relation to the period of the licence issued under Part VI.

Subregulation 1A

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before issuing the supplementary licence or licences, require the applicant to furnish such particulars or documents as he deems necessary.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, upon application and payment of the fee referred to in paragraph (3) by the owner of the classic vehicle, issue to the owner not more than 17 additional supplementary licences for the calendar year in which the licence issued is valid or, if the licence is issued for a period of less than 12 months, the largest whole number obtained if the supplementary licences are issued on a pro-rata basis in relation to the period of the licence issued under Part VI.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Each supplementary licence shall be for a period of one day and the fee for a supplementary licence issued under paragraph (2) shall be $20.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Upon the application of the registered owner of a classic vehicle who has an unused supplementary licence issued under paragraph (2), the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may specify, cancel the unused supplementary licence and refund the fee paid for the unused supplementary licence.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining the grant by the Registrar of any supplementary licence under this rule, furnishes to the Registrar (whether in his application or otherwise) any information or particulars which to the person’s knowledge are false or in any material respect misleading shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

The Registrar may, in his discretion, refund the fee paid for any unused supplementary licence issued under paragraph (2) to the registered owner of a classic vehicle when —

(a)

the vehicle is destroyed, scrapped or exported;

(b)

the vehicle is taken permanently off the roads;

(c)

the vehicle is seized under any written law;

(d)

the registration of the vehicle is transferred to another person; or

(e)

the registration of the vehicle is cancelled under section 27(1) of the Act.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Upon the application of the registered owner of a classic vehicle, the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may specify, assign an unused supplementary licence to any person or any classic vehicle as the Registrar may allow, or alter the date of the unused supplementary licence.

Regulation 55B

Restricted vintage vehicle and revised use vintage vehicle supplementary licences

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Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, upon application and payment of the fee referred to in paragraph (2) by the owner of —

(a)

a restricted vintage vehicle; or

(b)

a revised use vintage vehicle,issue to the owner not more than 28 supplementary licences for every calendar year.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Each supplementary licence referred to in paragraph (1) shall be for a period of one day and the fee for a supplementary licence shall be $10.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, upon application and payment of the fee referred to in paragraph (4) by the owner of a revised use vintage vehicle, issue to the owner not more than 17 additional supplementary licences for every calendar year.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Each supplementary licence referred to in paragraph (3) shall be for a period of one day and the fee for a supplementary licence shall be $20.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Upon the application of the registered owner of a restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle who has an unused supplementary licence, the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may specify, cancel the unused supplementary licence and refund the fee paid for the unused supplementary licence.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before issuing the supplementary licences, require the owner to furnish such particulars or documents as the Registrar deems necessary.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

Any person who, for the purpose of obtaining the grant by the Registrar of any supplementary licence under this rule, furnishes to the Registrar (whether in his application or otherwise) any information or particulars which to the person’s knowledge are false or in any material respect misleading shall be guilty of an offence.

Subregulation 8

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

The Registrar may, in his discretion, refund the fee paid for an unused supplementary licence issued under paragraph (1) to the registered owner of a restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle when —

(a)

the vehicle is destroyed, scrapped or exported;

(b)

the vehicle is taken permanently off the roads;

(c)

the vehicle is seized under any written law;

(d)

the registration of the vehicle is transferred to another person; or

(e)

the registration of the vehicle is cancelled under section 27(1) of the Act.

Subregulation 9

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Upon the application of the registered owner of a restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle, the Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may specify, assign an unused supplementary licence to any person or any restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle as the Registrar may allow, or alter the date of the unused supplementary licence.

Regulation 56

Validity of supplementary licences

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Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

A supplementary licence that is issued in respect of a classic vehicle under rule 55A, or a restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle under rule 55B, shall be in force on the date indicated in the supplementary licence in accordance with paragraph (4).

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

[Deleted by S 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025]

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The supplementary licence shall have the date, the vehicle’s identification mark and other particulars indicated in the supplementary licence in accordance with paragraph (4).

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The date (in the form of year, month and day) and the vehicle’s identification mark shall, where required to be indicated by these Rules, be indicated in the supplementary licence in accordance with the instructions set out in these Rules.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

For the purposes of this Part, a supplementary licence is in force only if —

(a)

the registered owner of the off-peak car, classic vehicle, restricted vintage vehicle or revised use vintage vehicle who has been issued with the supplementary licence has notified the Registrar, in the manner required by the Registrar, of the registered owner’s usage of the supplementary licence by submitting to the Registrar —

(i)

the identification mark of the vehicle; and

(ii)

the date of usage of the vehicle; and

(b)

the notification is received before the expiry of the day immediately following the date of usage, regardless of whether the date of usage or the day immediately following the date of usage is a public holiday.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction
Amended byS 1037/2024 wef 01/01/2025

For the purposes of this Part, a supplementary licence is not valid if —

(a)

the period of validity of the licence has expired; or

(b)

the licence does not indicate the vehicle’s identification mark or the date in accordance with paragraph (4).

Regulation 58

Application for general licence

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Subregulation 1

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A person desiring to apply under section 28 of the Act for a general licence in respect of all vehicles used by him shall apply to the Registrar in such form or manner as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before issuing the general licence, require the applicant to furnish such information or documents as he deems necessary.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

For the avoidance of doubt, the Registrar may impose different requirements under paragraphs (1) and (2) for different types of general licences.

Subregulation 4

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Unless the Registrar otherwise permits, the holder of a general licence which is not cancelled or suspended shall apply for a new licence before the existing licence expires.

Regulation 59

General licence plates

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, on being satisfied that the applicant is a bona fide manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles, issue to the applicant the appropriate licence in accordance with the application and subject to such conditions as the Registrar may impose.

Subregulation 2

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Every such licence shall contain —

(a)

the name and address of the person to whom the licence is issued;

(b)

the number of the identification plate allotted;

(c)

the date of expiry of the licence;

(d)

the amount of fee paid;

(e)

the date stamp of office of issue; and

(f)

the serial number of the licence.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

On receipt of a deposit of $100, the Registrar may supply free of charge with each general licence, one set of general licence plates.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

A general licence shall not at any time be used upon a vehicle the registration of which has been cancelled under section 27 of the Act.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The plates to be supplied by the Registrar —

(a)

shall conform to such specification as the Registrar may from time to time direct; and

(b)

shall not be altered in any way after they have been so supplied.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

The plates shall remain the property of the Registrar and shall, unless the Registrar otherwise permits, be returned immediately to the Registrar whenever the licence in respect of which they were supplied is cancelled, suspended or has expired.

Subregulation 7

Suggest a correction

Any person to whom any plates are supplied under paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence if he without lawful excuse fails to return the plates to the Registrar immediately on the cancellation, suspension or expiration of the general licence issued to that person.

Regulation 60

Position of plates and licence

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Subregulation 1

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The plates shall be —

(a)

fixed in front and at the back of the vehicle upon which they may be in use in the manner prescribed by these Rules with respect to the index mark and registration number assigned to vehicles under these Rules; and

(b)

carried at all times when the vehicle is in use under a general licence.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The general licence without any addition or alteration to it shall be carried properly fixed on the front plate so as to be clearly visible at all times from the front of the vehicle when the vehicle is in use under that licence.

Regulation 60A

Approval to use general licence upon foreign vehicle

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Subregulation 1

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Where a general licence has been issued in respect of vehicles which include one or more foreign vehicles, the holder of the licence shall, each time he wishes to use the licence upon a foreign vehicle, apply to the Registrar (in such form or manner as the Registrar may require) for approval to use the licence upon the foreign vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before granting any approval under paragraph (1), require the holder of the licence to furnish such information or documents as the Registrar deems necessary.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may grant the approval under paragraph (1) either unconditionally or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose.

Regulation 60B

Furnishing of false or misleading information or documents

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Subregulation 1

Suggest a correction

A person who furnishes to the Registrar —

(a)

in relation to an application for a general licence in respect of vehicles which include one or more foreign vehicles, any information or document referred to in rule 58(2); or

(b)

in relation to an application for approval under rule 60A(1) or 61(4), any information or document referred to in rule 60A(2) or 61(5),shall ensure that the information or document is not false or misleading in any material particular.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

Any person who furnishes to the Registrar —

(a)

in relation to an application for a general licence in respect of vehicles which include one or more foreign vehicles, any information or document referred to in rule 58(2) which to his knowledge is false or misleading in any material particular; or

(b)

in relation to an application for approval under rule 60A(1) or 61(4), any information or document referred to in rule 60A(2) or 61(5) which to his knowledge is false or misleading in any material particular,shall be guilty of an offence.

Regulation 61

Use of vehicle under general licence by person other than holder of licence

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Subregulation 1

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A general licence shall not be used by any person other than the holder of the licence.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

A holder of a general licence shall not allow or suffer the licence or the plates supplied in connection with the general licence to be used by any other person.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

This rule does not prohibit the use of a vehicle, upon which a general licence and the plates supplied in connection with the licence are used, by a person other than the holder of the licence if —

(a)

the holder of the licence, or a person bona fide employed by him and acting under his authority, is present and in charge of the vehicle;

(b)

the vehicle is constructed for use by one person only and is being used by a prospective purchaser for the purpose of any test or trial;

(c)

the vehicle is a vehicle which is not registered in Singapore or any other country and is being used, with the approval of the Registrar, by a person acting under the authority of the holder of the licence for the purpose of conveying the vehicle —

(i)

from such authorised landing place or authorised point of entry as may be approved by the Registrar directly to the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles or such other place as the Registrar may allow, for the vehicle to be modified or improved, kept for sale, serviced or repaired, as the case may be;

(ii)

from the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles directly to such other place as the Registrar may allow for the vehicle to be modified or improved, serviced or repaired, as the case may be, and directly back to the place of business, if applicable; or

(iii)

from the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles or from such other place as the Registrar had approved under sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) directly to such authorised departing place or authorised point of departure as may be approved by the Registrar, for the vehicle to be brought out of Singapore after it has been modified or improved, kept for sale, serviced or repaired, as the case may be; or

(d)

the vehicle is an off-peak car and is being used, with the approval of the Registrar, by a person acting under the authority of the holder of the licence for the purpose of conveying the vehicle to a place as the Registrar may approve for the sealing of the vehicle’s identification mark or for the breaking or removal of the identification mark.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

The holder of a general licence who wishes to use the general licence for any purpose specified in paragraph (3)(c) or (d) shall apply to the Registrar for approval in such form or manner as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

The Registrar may, before granting any approval for the purposes of paragraph (4), require the holder of the licence to furnish such information or documents as the Registrar deems necessary.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

In this rule and rule 62 “authorised departing place”, “authorised landing place”, “authorised point of departure” and “authorised point of entry” have the same meanings as in section 2 of the Immigration Act (Cap. 133).

Regulation 62

Limitation of use

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Subregulation 1

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A general licence shall not be used upon any vehicle other than a vehicle which is in the possession of the holder of the licence in the course of his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles.

Subregulation 2

Suggest a correction

A general licence shall not at any time be used upon a vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of passengers for hire or reward or upon a vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of goods in the course of trade or for the delivery or removal of goods.

Subregulation 3

Suggest a correction

No vehicle shall be used under a general licence for any purpose other than a purpose for which the vehicle is authorised by these Rules to be used under that licence.

Subregulation 4

Suggest a correction

Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2), a vehicle other than a foreign vehicle may be used under a general licence for any purpose connected with the business of the holder of the licence as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles, and so long as the vehicle is bona fide being used for such purpose, the holder of the licence shall not, by reason only that some other or further use is being made of the vehicle, be deemed to contravene these Rules.

Subregulation 5

Suggest a correction

Where a vehicle upon which the plates supplied under rule 59 and a general licence are being properly carried, used and displayed is not a foreign vehicle, it shall not be necessary for the vehicle to carry any other identification mark or licence in respect of the vehicle.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Where a general licence is used upon a foreign vehicle, the purposes for which the holder of the licence may use the vehicle shall be restricted to the following:

(a)

to convey the vehicle —

(i)

from such authorised landing place or authorised point of entry as may be approved by the Registrar directly to the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles or to such other place as the Registrar may allow, for the vehicle to be serviced or repaired; or

(ii)

from the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles directly to such other place as the Registrar may allow for the vehicle to be serviced or repaired and directly back to the place of business, if applicable; or

(iii)

from the place where the holder of the licence conducts his business as a manufacturer or repairer of or dealer in vehicles or from such other place as the Registrar may allow directly to such authorised departing place or authorised point of departure as may be approved by the Registrar, for the vehicle to be brought out of Singapore after it has been serviced or repaired;

(b)

to test the vehicle after it has been serviced or repaired, such use of the vehicle to take place only during such times or at such places as may be approved by the Registrar.

Regulation 64

Fees for general licence

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The fees payable for a general licence shall be those specified in the Second Schedule.

Regulation 64A

Application for special purpose licence

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Subregulation 1

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A person desiring to apply under section 28A of the Act for a special purpose licence in respect of a vehicle to be used by him shall apply to the Registrar in such form as the Registrar may require.

Subregulation 2

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The application shall be accompanied by such particulars as the Registrar may require.

Regulation 64B

Special purpose licences

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Subregulation 1

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On receipt of an application under rule 64A(1), the Registrar may —

(a)

upon payment of a processing fee of $27, issue a special purpose licence, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose; or

(b)

reject the application without giving any reason.

Subregulation 2

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A holder of a special purpose licence shall comply with all the conditions in respect of the licence issued to him.

Subregulation 3

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Every licence issued under this rule shall, as from the date specified in the licence, be valid for such period as the Registrar may specify in the licence.

Subregulation 4

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The Registrar may require the vehicle to which a licence relates to carry an identification mark which conforms to the specifications set out in Diagrams 18 and 19 of the Fourth Schedule.

Subregulation 5

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The fees payable for a licence issued under this rule shall be the lowest amount calculated at the following rates or a combination of the following rates according to the period specified in the licence:

(a)

$30 per day;

(b)

$250 per month;

(c)

$800 per half-year.

Subregulation 6

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Every licence issued under this rule shall at all times be carried on the vehicle in respect of which it is issued in such manner as the Registrar may specify.

Subregulation 7

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The Registrar may, in his discretion and subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, waive, in whole or in part, any fee payable under paragraph (1)(a) or (5).

Regulation 64C

Duplicate licence

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Subregulation 1

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A holder of a general licence or special purpose licence must apply to the Registrar for a duplicate general licence or special purpose licence in such manner as the Registrar may require if —

(a)

the licence has been lost or destroyed;

(b)

the licence has been accidentally defaced;

(c)

the figures or particulars on the licence have become illegible; or

(d)

the colour of the licence has been altered by fading or otherwise.

Subregulation 2

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The Registrar may issue a duplicate general licence or special purpose licence upon being satisfied as to such loss, destruction, defacement, illegibility or alteration if —

(a)

a fee of $54.50 (inclusive of GST) for a duplicate general licence or special purpose licence is paid; and

(b)

in all cases except where the licence was lost or destroyed, the original licence is surrendered to the Registrar.

Subregulation 3

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Amended byS 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026

The duplicate general licence or special purpose licence issued under paragraph (2) has the same effect as the original licence.

Subregulation 4

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Amended byS 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026

In any case where the original general licence or special purpose licence is found at any time after the issue of the duplicate licence for a lost licence, the holder of the general licence or special purpose licence must surrender the original licence to the Registrar who issued the duplicate.

Subregulation 5

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To avoid doubt, failure to comply with paragraph (4) is an offence.

Subregulation 6

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive the fee payable under paragraph (2)(a) in whole or in part.

Regulation 65

Refunds

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Subregulation 1

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The holder of a licence issued under rule 36 or 38B or a general licence desiring to surrender the licence and apply for a refund of part of the fee paid for the licence must —

(a)

make the application in such form as may be required by the Registrar; and

(b)

in the case of a general licence, deliver to the Registrar the plates supplied under rule 59 and the general licence.

Subregulation 2

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Amended byS 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026S 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026S 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026

Upon complying with paragraph (1), the holder of a licence issued under rule 36 or 38B or a general licence is entitled to be paid by the Registrar by way of rebate —

(a)

in the case of a licence issued under rule 36 or 38B, the amount by which the fee paid exceeds the amount payable at the monthly rate prescribed for the licence in respect of each complete calendar month which has expired as of the date on which the licence was cancelled by the Registrar; or (b)in the case of a general licence, the amount by which the fee paid exceeds the amount payable at the monthly rate prescribed for the general licence in respect of each complete calendar month which has expired as of the date of receipt by the Registrar of the general licence and plates.(c)[Deleted by S 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026]

Subregulation 3

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For the purposes of determining the number of complete calendar months expired under this rule, a part of a month shall be deemed to be a complete calendar month.

Subregulation 4

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Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), if the period in respect of which the fee paid for a licence, other than a general licence, is refundable is less than one complete month, the amount refundable shall be pro-rated on a daily basis for that period.

Subregulation 5

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Amended byS 46/2017 wef 15/02/2017S 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026

The holder of a general licence shall not be entitled to any rebate unless the amount to be refunded in accordance with this rule exceeds $20.

Subregulation 6

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Amended byS 46/2017 wef 15/02/2017

The Registrar may refund part of the fee paid in respect of a licence issued under rule 36 or 38B if he is satisfied that the vehicle has been —

(a)

declared non-user under rule 53, taken off the roads permanently, destroyed or exported out of Singapore; or

(b)

seized by a public authority under any written law.

Regulation 66

Disposal of deposits

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Subregulation 1

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A deposit made under rule 59(3) shall be forfeited if —

(a)

any plates supplied under that rule are lost, damaged or defaced; or

(b)

the person to whom such plates were issued fails to return them to the Registrar on the cancellation, suspension or expiration of the licence issued to him.

Subregulation 2

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Except as provided for in paragraph (1), the deposit shall be returned to the person who made the deposit on such person surrendering the licence and any plates issued to him.

Regulation 68

Amendment or withdrawal of applications

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Subregulation 1

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Except as otherwise provided by these Rules, the Registrar may —

(a)

upon being notified that any particular furnished in an application made under these Rules is incomplete or incorrect;

(b)

upon receipt of a request to withdraw an application made under these Rules; or

(c)

upon being notified that any particular previously furnished and entered in the register of vehicles is incomplete or incorrect,make any correction or amendment to the application or register, or permit the withdrawal of the application, as the case may be.

Subregulation 2

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A fee of $42.51 (inclusive of GST) is payable in respect of a correction or an amendment made or a withdrawal granted.

Subregulation 3

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, waive in whole or in part the fee payable under paragraph (2).

Regulation 69

Registration or re-registration of motor vehicles as classic vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a motor vehicle —

(a)

register the motor vehicle as a classic vehicle subject to rules 6 and 7; or

(b)

re-register the motor vehicle as a classic vehicle upon receipt of a fee of $100.

Subregulation 2

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In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 3

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Section 11A of the Act shall apply to classic vehicles.

Subregulation 4

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No classic vehicle may be re-registered as a motor vehicle of any other classification.

Subregulation 5

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Where the registration of a motor vehicle had previously been cancelled under the Road Traffic Ordinance or the Act, the Registrar shall only allow such a motor vehicle to be registered again in Singapore subsequent to such cancellation if —

(a)

in the case of a motor car —

(i)

the registration of the motor car was cancelled before 1st July 2000; or

(ii)

the registration of the motor car was cancelled on or after 1st July 2000 and the car was not a classic vehicle or has not reached 35 years old at the time of such cancellation; or

(b)

in the case of a motor cycle or scooter —

(i)

the registration of the motor cycle or scooter was cancelled before 1st August 2012; or

(ii)

the registration of the motor cycle or scooter was cancelled on or after 1st August 2012 and the motor cycle or scooter was not a classic vehicle or has not reached 35 years of age at the time of such cancellation.

Subregulation 6

Suggest a correction

Unless the Registrar otherwise allows, no motor vehicle shall have its registration transferred under rule 25, 26, 27 or 29 if such vehicle’s registration had previously been cancelled under the Road Traffic Ordinance or the Act and the Registrar subsequently permits such vehicle to be registered under this rule, unless a period of 5 years had elapsed after the date of the subsequent registration.

Regulation 70

Registration of motor vehicles as normal vintage vehicles or revised use vintage vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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The Registrar may, in his discretion, upon application in an approved form by the owner of a motor vehicle —

(a)

register the motor vehicle as a normal vintage vehicle subject to rules 6 and 7; or

(b)

register the motor vehicle as a revised use vintage vehicle subject to rules 6 and 7.

Subregulation 2

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In granting an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar may impose such conditions as he thinks fit.

Subregulation 3

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Section 11A of the Act shall apply to revised use vintage vehicles.

Subregulation 4

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Unless the Registrar otherwise allows, no motor vehicle —

(a)

shall be registered under this rule if its registration had previously been cancelled under the Road Traffic Ordinance or the Act; or

(b)

shall have its registration transferred under rule 25, 26, 27 or 29 if such vehicle’s registration had previously been cancelled under the Road Traffic Ordinance or the Act and the Registrar subsequently permits such vehicle to be registered under this rule, unless a period of 5 years had elapsed after the date of the subsequent registration.

Regulation 71

Re-registration of normal vintage vehicles to allow for transfer

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Subregulation 1

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The registered owner of a normal vintage vehicle which is registered with a condition that the registration may not be transferred may apply to the Registrar to re-register his vehicle as a normal vintage vehicle without such a condition.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

a re-registration fee of $100; and

(b)

the fee payable for a normal vintage vehicle under rule 7(1)(a) if such fee was not paid at the time of first registration of the vehicle.

Regulation 72

Re-registration of restricted vintage vehicles as normal vintage vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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The registered owner of a restricted vintage vehicle which is registered with a condition that the registration may not be transferred may apply to the Registrar to re-register his vehicle as a normal vintage vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

a re-registration fee of $100;

(b)

the fee payable for a normal vintage vehicle under rule 7(1)(a) if such fee was not paid at the time of first registration of the vehicle; and

(c)

the levy payable for a normal vintage vehicle under section 10A(2) of the Act, subject to rule 24C of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31).

Regulation 73

Re-registration of normal vintage vehicles or restricted vintage vehicles as revised use vintage vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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The registered owner of a normal vintage vehicle or restricted vintage vehicle may apply to the Registrar to re‑register his vehicle as a revised use vintage vehicle.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

a re-registration fee of $100;

(b)

the fee payable for a revised use vintage vehicle under rule 7(1)(a) if such fee was not paid at the time of first registration of the vehicle; and

(c)

the levy payable for a revised use vintage vehicle under section 10A(2) of the Act, subject to rule 24C of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31).

Subregulation 3

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No refund of any fee or part thereof which has been paid for the first registration of a vehicle shall be made if it is re‑registered as a vehicle of a description to which a lower rate of fee for the first registration of a vehicle of that description is applicable under Part II of the First Schedule.

Subregulation 4

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Where the levy under section 10A(2) of the Act is payable to re‑register a vehicle under this rule, the permit previously issued under section 10A(1) of the Act to register that vehicle shall not have any residual value in respect of the period between the date of its re‑registration and the date on which it would otherwise expire.

Regulation 74

Re-registration of revised use vintage vehicles as normal vintage vehicles

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Subregulation 1

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The registered owner of a revised use vintage vehicle may apply to the Registrar to re-register his vehicle as a normal vintage vehicle, with the condition that the registration as a normal vintage vehicle may be transferred.

Subregulation 2

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An application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by —

(a)

a re-registration fee of $100;

(b)

the positive difference between the fee under rule 7(1)(a) which would have been payable had the vehicle been first registered as a normal vintage vehicle and the fee payable under rule 7(1)(a) when the vehicle was first registered as a revised use vintage vehicle; and

(c)

the levy payable for a vintage vehicle under section 10A(2) of the Act, subject to rule 24C of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Quota System) Rules (R 31).

Subregulation 3

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No refund of any fee or part thereof which has been paid for the first registration of a vehicle shall be made if it is re-registered as a vehicle of a description to which a lower rate of fee for the first registration of a vehicle of that description is applicable under Part II of the First Schedule.

Subregulation 4

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Where the levy under section 10A(2) of the Act is payable to re‑register a vehicle under this rule, the permit previously issued under section 10A(1) of the Act to register that vehicle shall not have any residual value in respect of the period between the date of its re‑registration and the date on which it would otherwise expire.

Schedule 1

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FIRST SCHEDULEPart IRules 6, 7 and 8 FEES TO BE PAID ON REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE(1)The fee payable for the registration of motor vehicles and trailers using certificates of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 shall be as follows:

(a)

motor cycles, scooters, mopeds or motor cycles with side‑cars $5(b)goods-cum-passengers vehicles and trailers $15(c)private hire cars, private motor cars or off-peak cars $1,000(d)business service passenger vehicles $5,000(e)light goods vehicles $7,000(f)heavy goods vehicles and cement mixers $14,000(g)motor vehicles not falling within any of the categories, classes or descriptions of vehicles referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f) $15(2)The fee payable for the registration of a motor vehicle (excluding a taxi which replaces another taxi) using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 shall be $350.(3)The fee payable for the registration of a taxi which replaces another taxi using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 but before 1st September 1998 shall be $15.(4)The fee payable for the registration of a taxi which replaces another taxi using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st September 1998 shall be $350.(5)The fee payable for the registration of a motor vehicle which is exempted from section 10A(1) of the Act shall be $350. (6)The fee payable for the registration of a motor vehicle as a PU-registered vehicle shall be $350.[S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022][S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017]Part IARule 3D(4)(b)FEES TO BE PAID TO AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATION FORBATCH TYPE-APPROVAL IN RESPECT OFUNREGISTERED VEHICLESDescription of vehicleFee payable(inclusive of GST)Vehicle or batch of vehicles which falls under the category of —

(a)

motor cycles, scooters, mopeds and motor cycles with side‑cars $109(b)goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passenger vehicles$274.68(c)buses$274.68(d)motor cars and any other vehicles (other than trailers)$274.68(e)trailersNil[S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022][S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024]Part IBRule 3D(4)(c)FEES TO BE PAID TO AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATION FORTYPE-APPROVAL IN RESPECT OFUNREGISTERED VEHICLESDescription of vehicleFee payable(inclusive of GST)Model of a vehicle which falls under the category of —

(a)

motor cycles, scooters, mopeds and motor cycles with side‑cars$143.88(b)goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passenger vehicles$431.64(c)buses$431.64(d)motor cars and any other vehicles (other than trailers)$431.64(e)trailersNil[S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022][S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024]Part ICRule 3D(4)(d)FEES TO BE PAID TO THE AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATION FORMODIFIED TYPE-APPROVAL IN RESPECT OFUNREGISTERED VEHICLESDescription of vehicleFee payable(inclusive of GST)(1)Vehicle of a model which has been type‑approved and the model of the vehicle is subsequently modified by its manufacturer outside Singapore, being a vehicle which falls under the category of —

(a)

motor cycles, scooters, mopeds and motor cycles with side‑cars$54.50(b)goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passenger vehicles$143.88(c)buses$143.88(d)motor cars and any other vehicles (other than trailers)$143.88(e)trailersNil(2)Vehicle of a model which has been type-approved and the model of the vehicle is subsequently modified in Singapore or any part of the vehicle is manufactured in Singapore, being a vehicle which falls under the category of —

(a)

motor cycles, scooters, mopeds and motor cycles with side-carsNil(b)goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passenger vehicles$35.97(c)buses$71.94(d)motor cars and any other vehicles (other than trailers)$71.94(e)trailers$35.97[S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022][S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017][S 12/2024 wef 01/01/2024]Part IIRules 2(1), 3F(4), 7(1)(a), (3), (7) and (9), 8(8) and (8A), 73(3) and 74(3)ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED BEFORE 1ST APRIL 1998Description Fee payable(1)Motor vehicles not being a vehicle falling within any of the classes of vehicles set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), registered for the purpose of — Fee equal to 55% of the value of the vehicle(a)conveying passengers; or (b)conveying goods and passengers (2)Motor vehicles registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which fall under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(b)new private hire car Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(c)new private motor car Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(d)new off-peak car Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(e)new station wagon Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(f)secondhand business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(g)secondhand private motor car Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(h)secondhand off-peak car Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(i)secondhand station wagon Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(j)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle Fee equal to 150% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor vehicle which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied to be locally assembled and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(4)Omnibus which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied to be locally assembled and registered as a public service vehicle Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(5)Motor cycles and motor scooters Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle Fee payable for new busFee payable for secondhand bus(6)School bus and private hire bus having a seating capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 15 passengers $4,000$5,000(b)exceeding 15 passengers but not exceeding 30 passengers $8,000$10,000(c)exceeding 30 passengers but not exceeding 45 passengers $12,000$15,000(d)exceeding 45 passengers $16,000$20,000ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 1ST APRIL 1998 BUT BEFORE 4TH MAY 2002Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicles not being a vehicle falling within any of the classes of vehicles set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers; or Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(b)conveying goods and passengers Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(2)Motor vehicles registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which fall under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(b)new private hire car Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(c)new private motor car Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(d)new off-peak car Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(e)new station wagon Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(f)secondhand business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(g)secondhand private motor car Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(h)secondhand off‑peak car Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(i)secondhand station wagon Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(j)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle Fee equal to 140% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor vehicle which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(4)Omnibus which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied to be locally assembled and registered as a public service vehicle Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(5)Motor cycles and motor scooters Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(6)Buses Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(7)Engineering plant Nil(8)Trailer Nil(9)Mobile crane NilADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 4TH MAY 2002 BUT BEFORE 28TH FEBRUARY 2004Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicles not being a vehicle falling within any of the classes of vehicles set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(b)conveying goods and passengers Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(2)Motor vehicles registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which fall under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(b)new private hire car Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(c)new private motor car Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(d)new off-peak car Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(e)new station wagon Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(f)secondhand business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(g)secondhand private motor car Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(h)secondhand off‑peak car Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(i)secondhand station wagon Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle plus $10,000(j)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle Fee equal to 130% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor vehicle which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(4)Omnibus which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied to be locally assembled and registered as a public service vehicle Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(5)Motor cycles and motor scooters Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(6)Buses Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(7)Engineering plant Nil(8)Trailer Nil(9)Mobile crane NilADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 28TH FEBRUARY 2004 BUT BEFORE 1ST MARCH 2008Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicles, not being a vehicle falling within any of the classes of vehicles set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(b)conveying goods and passengers Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(2)Motor vehicles registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which fall under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(b)new private hire car Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(c)new private motor car Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(d)new off-peak car Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(e)new station wagon Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(f)secondhand business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(g)secondhand private motor car Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(h)secondhand off-peak cars Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(i)secondhand station wagons Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(j)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(k)secondhand private hire car Fee equal to 110% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor vehicle which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(4)Omnibus which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered as a public service vehicle Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(5)Motor cycles or motor scooters Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(6)Buses Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(7)Engineering plant Nil(8)Trailer Nil(9)Mobile crane NilADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 1ST MARCH 2008 BUT BEFORE 26TH FEBRUARY 2013Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicle, not being a vehicle falling within any of the classes of vehicles set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(b)conveying goods and passengers Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(2)Motor vehicle registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which falls under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(b)new private hire car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(c)new private motor car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(d)new off-peak car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(e)new station wagon Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(f)secondhand business service passenger vehicle Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle (g)secondhand private motor car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle (h)secondhand off-peak car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle (i)secondhand station wagon Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle (j)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(k)secondhand private hire car Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor vehicle which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(4)Omnibus which is imported or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled and registered as a public service vehicle Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(5)Motor cycle or motor scooter Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(6)Bus Fee equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(7)Engineering plant Nil(8)Trailer Nil(9)Mobile crane Nil(10)Motor cycle or scooter which is registered as a normal vintage vehicle Fee equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(11)Motor car which is registered as a normal vintage vehicle Fee equal to 100% of the value of the vehicle(12)Motor cycle or scooter which is registered as a revised use vintage vehicle Fee equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle(13)Motor car which is registered as a revised use vintage vehicle Fee equal to 10% of the value of the vehicleADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ONTHE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHERTHAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENTISSUED ON OR AFTER 26TH FEBRUARY 2013 BUT BEFORE 21ST FEBRUARY 2017 OR ONTHE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 26TH FEBRUARY2013 BUT BEFORE 21ST FEBRUARY 2017 OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS)EXEMPTED FROM SECTION 10A(1) OF THE ACTDescription of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicle registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which falls under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)new off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(d)new private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(e)new private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(f)new station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(g)secondhand business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(h)secondhand private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(i)secondhand private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(j)secondhand off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(k)secondhand station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(2)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle(3)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle(4)Motor cycle or scooter which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (3) An amount equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(5)Bus which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and which at the time of registration is licensed to be used only as an omnibus and not any other class of public service vehicle An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(6)Bus which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (5) An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(7)Motor vehicle which does not fall within any description of vehicles set out in paragraphs (1) to (6) and which is registered for the purposes of —

(a)

conveying passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)conveying goods and passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(8)Motor vehicle which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle(9)Engineering plant Nil(10)Mobile crane Nil(11)Trailer Nil[S 60/2017 wef 21/02/2017]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 21 FEBRUARY 2017 BUT BEFORE 19 FEBRUARY 2022 OR ON THE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 21 FEBRUARY 2017 BUT BEFORE 19 FEBRUARY 2022 OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) EXEMPTED FROM SECTION 10A(1) OF THE ACTDescription of vehicleFee payable(1)Motor vehicle registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which falls under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)new off‑peak carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(d)new private hire carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(e)new private motor carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(f)new station wagonAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(g)secondhand business service passenger vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(h)secondhand private hire carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(i)secondhand private motor carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(j)secondhand off‑peak carAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(k)secondhand station wagonAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(2)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicleAn amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(3)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicleAn amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(4)Motor cycle or scooter which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (3)An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(5)Bus which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and which at the time of registration is licensed to be used only as an omnibus and not any other class of public service vehicle An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(6)Bus which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (5)An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(7)Motor vehicle which does not fall within any description of vehicles set out in paragraphs (1) to (6) and which is registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengersAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)conveying goods and passengersAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(8)Motor vehicle which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and registered for the purpose of conveying goods onlyAn amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(9)Engineering plant Nil(10)Mobile crane Nil(11)Trailer Nil[S 60/2017 wef 21/02/2017][S 100/2022 wef 19/02/2022]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BUT BEFORE 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OR ON THE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BUT BEFORE 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) EXEMPTED FROM SECTION 10A(1) OF THE ACTDescription of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicle registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which falls under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)new off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(d)new private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(e)new private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(f)new station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(g)secondhand business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(h)secondhand private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(i)secondhand private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(j)secondhand off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(k)secondhand station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(2)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(3)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(4)Motor cycle or scooter which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (3) An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(5)Bus which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and which at the time of registration is licensed to be used only as an omnibus and not any other class of public service vehicle An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(6)Bus which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (5) An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(7)Motor vehicle which does not fall within any description of vehicles set out in paragraphs (1) to (6) and which is registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)conveying goods and passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(8)Motor vehicle which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(9)Engineering plant Nil(10)Mobile crane Nil(11)Trailer Nil[S 100/2022 wef 19/02/2022][S 70/2023 wef 15/02/2023]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OR ON THE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OF MOTOR VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TAXIS) EXEMPTED FROM SECTION 10A(1) OF THE ACTDescription of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor vehicle registered for the purpose of conveying either passengers or both passengers and goods and which falls under the category of —

(a)

new business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)new or secondhand goods‑cum‑passengers vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)new off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(d)new private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(e)new private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(f)new station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(g)secondhand business service passenger vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(h)secondhand private hire car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(i)secondhand private motor car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(j)secondhand off‑peak car An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(k)secondhand station wagon An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(2)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(3)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(4)Motor cycle or scooter which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (3) An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(5)Bus which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and which at the time of registration is licensed to be used only as an omnibus and not any other class of public service vehicle An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(6)Bus which does not fall within the description of vehicles set out in paragraph (5) An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(7)Motor vehicle which does not fall within any description of vehicles set out in paragraphs (1) to (6) and which is registered for the purpose of —

(a)

conveying passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)conveying goods and passengers An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(8)Motor vehicle which is imported, or which the Registrar is satisfied is locally assembled, and registered for the purpose of conveying goods only An amount equal to 5% of the value of the vehicle.(9)Engineering plant Nil(10)Mobile crane Nil(11)Trailer Nil[S 70/2023 wef 15/02/2023]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR TAXISDescription of taxi Fee payable(1)New taxi registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 $2,000(2)Taxi which before 1st September 1998 replaces another taxi which is 6 years old or more $5,000(3)Taxi which before 1st September 1998 replaces another taxi that is more than 5 years old but that is less than 6 years old $2,000(4)Taxi which before 1st September 1998 replaces another taxi that is not more than 5 years old Nil(5)New taxi registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 but before 4th May 2002 140% of the value of the vehicle(6)Taxi which on or after 1st September 1998 but before 4th May 2002 replaces another taxi (irrespective of the age of the taxi being replaced) 140% of the value of the vehicle(7)New taxi registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 4th May 2002 but before 28th February 2004 130% of the value of the vehicle(8)Taxi which on or after 4th May 2002 but before 28th February 2004 replaces another taxi (irrespective of the age of the taxi being replaced) 130% of the value of the vehicle(9)New taxi registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 28th February 2004 but before 1st March 2008 110% of the value of the vehicle(10)Taxi which on or after 28th February 2004 but before 1st March 2008 replaces another taxi (irrespective of the age of the taxi being replaced) 110% of the value of the vehicle(11)New taxi registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st March 2008 but before 26th February 2013 100% of the value of the vehicle (12)Taxi which on or after 1st March 2008 but before 26th February 2013 replaces another taxi (irrespective of the age of the taxi being replaced) 100% of the value of the vehicle(13)Taxi registered on or after 26 February 2013 but before 19 February 2022 An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(14)Taxi registered on or after 19 February 2022 but before 15 February 2023 An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(c)

180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(d)

220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(15)Taxi registered on or after 15 February 2023 An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.Note: For the purpose of computing fees payable under this Part, any fraction of a dollar is reckoned as one dollar.[S 100/2022 wef 19/02/2022][S 233/2021 wef 01/04/2021]Part IIARule 7(1)(b) and (3)ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THEREGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2014 BUT BEFORE 21ST FEBRUARY 2017 OFDE-REGISTERED VEHICLES AS CLASSIC VEHICLESOR NORMAL VINTAGE VEHICLES ORREVISED USE VINTAGE VEHICLESDescription of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part thereof, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle(2)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to 15% of the value of the vehicle(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle[S 60/2017 wef 21/02/2017]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THEREGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 21 FEBRUARY 2017 BUT BEFORE 19 FEBRUARY 2022 OFDE‑REGISTERED VEHICLES AS CLASSIC VEHICLES ORNORMAL VINTAGE VEHICLES OR REVISED USE VINTAGEVEHICLESDescription of vehicleFee payable(1)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

180% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $50,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicleAn amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(2)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicleAn amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle;

(b)

50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and

(c)

100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicleAn amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.Note: For the purpose of computing fees payable under this Part, any fraction of a dollar is reckoned as one dollar.[S 233/2021 wef 01/04/2021][S 60/2017 wef 21/02/2017][S 100/2022 wef 19/02/2022]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BUT BEFORE 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OF DE‑REGISTERED VEHICLES AS CLASSIC VEHICLES OR REVISED USE VINTAGE VEHICLES, OR ON THE REGISTRATION OF DE-REGISTERED VEHICLES AS NORMAL VINTAGE VEHICLES ON OR AFTER 19 FEBRUARY 2022 USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED BEFORE 15 FEBRUARY 2023Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)180% of the next $30,000, or any part of the next $30,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (d)220% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(2)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.[S 100/2022 wef 19/02/2022][S 70/2023 wef 15/02/2023]ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE PAYABLE ON THE REGISTRATION ON OR AFTER 15 FEBRUARY 2023 OF DE‑REGISTERED VEHICLES AS CLASSIC VEHICLES OR REVISED USE VINTAGE VEHICLES, OR ON THE REGISTRATION OF DE-REGISTERED VEHICLES AS NORMAL VINTAGE VEHICLES USING CERTIFICATES OF ENTITLEMENT ISSUED ON OR AFTER 15 FEBRUARY 2023Description of vehicle Fee payable(1)Motor car registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

100% of the first $20,000, or any part of the first $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)140% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (c)190% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; (d)250% of the next $20,000, or any part of the next $20,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (e)320% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $80,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.(2)Motor cycle or scooter registered as —

(a)

a classic vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(b)a normal vintage vehicle An amount equal to the sum of —

(a)

15% of the first $5,000, or any part of the first $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; (b)50% of the next $5,000, or any part of the next $5,000, of the value of the vehicle; and (c)100% of the value of the vehicle in excess of $10,000.(c)a revised use vintage vehicle An amount equal to 10% of the value of the vehicle.[S 70/2023 wef 15/02/2023]Part IIBRule 9C (2) CARBON EMISSIONS REBATE FOR MOTOR CARS (OTHER THAN TAXIS) FIRST REGISTERED DURING PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2013 TO 30 JUNE 2015 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)BandCarbon Emission LevelRebate AmountBand A1From 0 carbon dioxide gram per kilometre to 100 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$20,000Band A2From 101 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 120 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$15,000Band A3From 121 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 140 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$10,000Band A4From 141 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 160 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$5,000Neutral carbon emission band — Band BFrom 161 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 210 carbon dioxide grams per kilometreNilCARBON EMISSIONS REBATE FOR MOTOR CARS (OTHERTHAN TAXIS) FIRST REGISTERED DURING PERIOD FROM1 JULY 2015 TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)[S 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017]BandCarbon Emission LevelRebate AmountBand A1From 0 carbon dioxide gram per kilometre to 95 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$30,000Band A2From 96 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 105 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$15,000Band A3From 106 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 120 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$10,000Band A4From 121 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 135 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$5,000Neutral carbon emission band — Band BFrom 136 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 185 carbon dioxide grams per kilometreNil[S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015]Part IICRule 9C(2)CARBON EMISSIONS REBATE FOR TAXIS FIRST REGISTERED DURING PERIOD FROM 1 JANUARY 2013 TO 30 JUNE 2015 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)BandCarbon Emission LevelRebate AmountBand A1From 0 carbon dioxide gram per kilometre to 100 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$30,000Band A2From 101 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 120 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$22,500Band A3From 121 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 140 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$15,000Band A4From 141 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 160 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$7,500Neutral carbon emission band — Band BFrom 161 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 210 carbon dioxide grams per kilometreNilCARBON EMISSIONS REBATE FOR TAXIS FIRST REGISTEREDDURING PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2015 TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 (BOTHDATES INCLUSIVE)[S 335/2017 wef 30/06/2017]BandCarbon Emission LevelRebate AmountBand A1From 0 carbon dioxide gram per kilometre to 95 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$45,000Band A2From 96 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 105 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$22,500Band A3From 106 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 120 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$15,000Band A4From 121 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 135 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre$7,500Neutral carbon emission band — Band BFrom 136 carbon dioxide grams per kilometre to 185 carbon dioxide grams per kilometreNil[S 359/2015 wef 01/07/2015]Part IIIRule 10[S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024]EMISSION BANDS FOR PRESCRIBED VEHICULAR EMISSIONS FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 JANUARY 2018 AND 31 DECEMBER 2023 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)Prescribed vehicular emissionUnit of measurement of emission levelBand A1Band A2Band B (neutral emission band)Carbon dioxide (CO2)g/kmA1 ≤ 9090 < A2 ≤ 125125 < B ≤ 160Carbon monoxide (CO)g/kmA1 ≤ 0.1500.150 < A2 ≤ 0.1900.190 < B ≤ 0.270Hydrocarbons (HC)g/kmA1 ≤ 0.0200.020 < A2 ≤ 0.0360.036 < B ≤ 0.052Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)g/kmA1 ≤ 0.0070.007 < A2 ≤ 0.0130.013 < B ≤ 0.024Particulate matter (PM)mg/kmA1 = 00 < A2 ≤ 0.30.3 < B ≤ 0.5[S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024]EMISSION BANDS FOR PRESCRIBED VEHICULAR EMISSIONS FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 JANUARY 2024 AND 31 DECEMBER 2025 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)Prescribed vehicular emissionUnit of measurement of emission levelBand A1Band A2Band B (neutral emission band)Carbon dioxide (CO2)g/kmA1 ≤ 9090 < A2 ≤ 120120 < B ≤ 159Carbon monoxide (CO)g/kmA1 = 0A2 ≤ 0.1900.190 < B ≤ 0.270Hydrocarbons (HC)g/kmA1 = 0A2 ≤ 0.0240.024 < B ≤ 0.029Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)g/kmA1 = 0A2 ≤ 0.0090.009 < B ≤ 0.018Particulate matter (PM)mg/kmA1 = 0A2 ≤ 0.30.3 < B ≤ 0.4[S 932/2023 wef 01/01/2024]EMISSION BANDS FOR PRESCRIBED VEHICULAR EMISSIONS FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED BETWEEN 1 JANUARY 2026 AND 31 DECEMBER 2027 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)Prescribed vehicular emissionUnit of measurement of emission levelBand ABand B (neutral emission band)Carbon dioxide (CO2)g/kmA ≤ 9090 < B ≤ 120Carbon monoxide (CO)g/kmA = 00 < B ≤ 0.190Hydrocarbons (HC)g/kmA = 00 < B ≤ 0.024Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)g/kmA = 00 < B ≤ 0.009Particulate matter (PM)mg/kmA = 00 < B ≤ 0.3[S 872/2025 wef 01/01/2026]Part IVRules 25(2) and (6), 26(3), 29(2) and 30(1)FEE TO BE PAID ON TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OF A VEHICLEFee to be paid on the transfer of registration of any vehicle $25[S 696/2017 wef 20/12/2017]Part VRule 8(18) and (20)PREFERENTIAL SCALEDescription of vehicle Fee payableMotor vehicle having a cylinder capacity of —

(1)

not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres Fee equal to 45% of the fee set out in Part II of this Schedule(2)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres Fee equal to 50% of the fee set out in Part II of this Schedule(3)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres Fee equal to 55% of the fee set out in Part II of this Schedule(4)exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres Fee equal to 60% of the fee set out in Part II of this Schedule(5)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres Fee equal to 65% of the fee set out in Part II of this SchedulePart VIRule 8(7)(a)Cylinder capacity of old vehicle Amount of rebate allowable(1)1,000 cc and below $ 9,200(2)1,001 cc — 1,600 cc $11,200(3)1,601 cc — 2,000 cc $29,000(4)2,001 cc — 3,000 cc $43,700(5)Above 3,000 cc $49,300Part VIIRule 8(7)(b)Age of old vehicle at the time of its de‑registration Amount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the value of the old vehicle as determined by the Registrar under rule 7(3) at the date of its registration(1)Not exceeding 5 years 130%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years 120%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years 110%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years 100%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years 90%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years 80%(7)Exceeding 10 years NilPart VIIARule 8(7)(e)Age of old vehicle at the time of its de‑registration Amount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8)(1)Not exceeding 5 years 75%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years 70%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years 65%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years 60%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years 55%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years 50%(7)Exceeding 10 years Nil[S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026]Part VIII[Deleted by S 738/2022 wef 15/09/2022]Part IXRule 8(7)(e)REBATE FOR DE-REGISTRATION OF OLD VEHICLES WHICH ARE TYPE A TAXISAge of old vehicle at the time of its de-registrationAmount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8)(1)Not exceeding 5 years75%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years70%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years65%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years60%(5)Exceeding 8 years NilREBATE FOR DE-REGISTRATION OF OLD VEHICLES WHICH ARE TYPE B TAXISAge of old vehicle at the time of its de-registrationAmount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8)(1)Not exceeding 5 years75%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years70%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years65%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years60%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years55%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years50%(7)Exceeding 10 yearsNilREBATE FOR DE-REGISTRATION OF OLD VEHICLES WHICH ARE TYPE C TAXISAge of old vehicle at the time of its de-registrationAmount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8)(1)Not exceeding 5 years75%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years70%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years65%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years60%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years55%(6)Exceeding 9 years NilNote: In this Part, “Type A Taxi”, “Type B Taxi” and “Type C Taxi” have the meanings given by rule 8(16).[S 1068/2024 wef 01/01/2025][S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026]Part IXARule 8(7)(f)Age of old vehicle at the time of its de-registrationAmount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8)(1)Not exceeding 5 years30%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years25%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years20%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years15%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years10%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years5%(7)Exceeding 10 yearsNil[S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026]Part XRule 8(7)(g)Age of old vehicle at the time of its de‑registration Amount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8A)(1)Not exceeding 5 years 75%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years 70%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years 65%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years 60%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years 55%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years 50%(7)Exceeding 10 years NilPart XIRule 8(7)(h)Age of old vehicle at the time of its de-registrationAmount of rebate allowable, expressed as a percentage of the relevant additional registration fee as determined under rule 8(8A)(1)Not exceeding 5 years30%(2)Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 6 years25%(3)Exceeding 6 years but not exceeding 7 years20%(4)Exceeding 7 years but not exceeding 8 years15%(5)Exceeding 8 years but not exceeding 9 years10%(6)Exceeding 9 years but not exceeding 10 years5%(7)Exceeding 10 yearsNil[S 68/2026 wef 13/02/2026]

Schedule 2

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SECOND SCHEDULERules 12B(9), 36(4) and (8), 57(2) and 64Fees Payable for Licences for Motor VehiclesDescription of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly 1.––

(1)

Private motor cars registered as school bus constructed for the carriage of 6 passengers or fewer, excluding the driver 5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity (subject to a minimum of $10) (2) Private motor cars, business service passenger vehicles and private hire cars constructed for the carriage of not exceeding 6 passengers, excluding the driver, and having a cylinder capacity of —

(a)

not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres 35 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(b)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres 45 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(c)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres 52.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(d)exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 62.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 87.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity (3) Private motor cars, business service passenger vehicles and private hire cars constructed for the carriage of 7 or more passengers, excluding the driver In addition to the fees specified in sub‑paragraph (2), a fee of 50 cents for each month for every passenger in excess of 7 passengers authorised to be carried in the vehicle (4) Business service passenger vehicles registered using a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 In addition to the fees specified in sub‑paragraphs (2) and (3), a fee equal to 100% of the fees specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) (5) Business service passenger vehicles registered using a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 and private motor cars transferred to a statutory board, company, firm, society, association or club on or after 1st April 1998 Fees as specified in sub‑paragraphs (2) and (3) (6) Motor cycles and scooters having a cylinder capacity of —

(a)

not exceeding 100 cubic centimetres $10(b)exceeding 100 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $15(c)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 300 cubic centimetres 7½ cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(d)exceeding 300 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 500 cubic centimetres 10 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(e)exceeding 500 cubic centimetres 12½ cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity 2.—

(1)

Private hire car with a seating capacity of 6 passengers or fewer In addition to the fee specified in paragraph 1(2), a fee of $3.50 for each month or part thereof for every passenger authorised to be carried in the vehicle (2) Private hire car with a seating capacity of more than 6 passengers In addition to the fee specified in paragraph 1(2), a fee of $4.20 for each month or part thereof for every passenger authorised to be carried in the vehicle 3. Taxis $550 4. Buses with —

(a)

SBS index marks $2,750(b)TIB index marks $2,750 5. School buses, private buses and private hire buses equipped with engines using petroleum as fuel and constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(a)

not exceeding 15 persons $100(b)exceeding 15 but not exceeding 30 persons $150(c)exceeding 30 persons $200 6. Buses equipped with engines using diesel oil as fuel and registered as —

(a)

school buses constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 15 persons $200(ii)exceeding 15 but not exceeding 30 persons $400(iii)exceeding 30 but not exceeding 45 persons $600(iv)exceeding 45 persons $800(b)private buses constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 15 persons $600(ii)exceeding 15 but not exceeding 30 persons $800(iii)exceeding 30 but not exceeding 45 persons $1,200(iv)exceeding 45 persons $1,600(c)private hire buses constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 15 persons $650(ii)exceeding 15 but not exceeding 30 persons $1,200(iii)exceeding 30 but not exceeding 45 persons $2,000(iv)exceeding 45 persons $2,500(d)excursion buses constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 30 persons $1,200(ii)exceeding 30 but not exceeding 45 persons $2,000(iii)exceeding 45 persons $2,500(e)buses with CSS index marks and constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 30 persons $400(ii)exceeding 30 but not exceeding 46 persons $600(iii)exceeding 46 persons $800(f)buses with SH and SABS index marks and constructed for the carriage of passengers —

(i)

not exceeding 45 persons $2,000(ii)exceeding 45 persons $2,500 7.—

(1)

Station wagons (passengers only) —

(a)

with a seating capacity of 7 passengers or fewer, excluding the driver Fee as specified in paragraph 1(2)(b)with a seating capacity of more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver In addition to the fees specified in paragraph 1(2), a fee of 50 cents for each month for every passenger in excess of 7 passengers authorised to be carried in the vehicle (2) Goods-cum-passengers vehicles having a cylinder capacity of —

(a)

not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres 27.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(b)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres 35 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(c)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres 40 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(d)exceeding 2,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 47.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 67.5 cents per cubic centimetre of cylinder capacity In addition to the fees specified in this sub‑paragraph, the following fee is payable: (i)not exceeding 0.5 metric ton in weight unladen $18(ii)not exceeding 1 metric ton in weight unladen $36(iii)not exceeding 1.5 metric tons in weight unladen $54(iv)not exceeding 2 metric tons in weight unladen $72(v)not exceeding 2.5 metric tons in weight unladen $90(vi)for every additional 0.5 metric ton in weight unladen or part thereof $18 8.—

(1)

All goods vehicles, other than light goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles or goods-cum-passengers vehicles not exceeding —

(a)

1.0 metric ton in weight unladen $72(b)1.5 metric tons in weight unladen $108(c)2.0 metric tons in weight unladen $144(d)2.5 metric tons in weight unladen $180(e)3.0 metric tons in weight unladen $216(f)3.5 metric tons in weight unladen $252(g)4.0 metric tons in weight unladen $288(h)4.5 metric tons in weight unladen $324(i)5.0 metric tons in weight unladen $360(j)5.5 metric tons in weight unladen $396(k)6.0 metric tons in weight unladen $432(l)6.5 metric tons in weight unladen $468(m)7.0 metric tons in weight unladen $504(n)7.5 metric tons in weight unladen $540 For every additional 0.5 metric ton in weight unladen or part thereof $36 (2) Cranes Fee as specified in paragraph 1(1) 9.—

(1)

Motor vehicles used for instructional purposes for reward and any motor vehicles other than those charged with licence fees under the other provisions of this Schedule In addition to the fees specified in paragraph 1(2), a half‑yearly fee of $40 (2) Goods vehicles used for instructional purposes for reward In addition to the fees specified in paragraph 8(1), a half‑yearly fee of $4010. General licences —

(a)

in respect of motor cycles which are not foreign vehicles $60(b)in respect of vehicles (other than motor cycles) which are not foreign vehicles $800(c)in respect of vehicles which include one or more foreign vehicles $1,20011. Visitor’s permits $10 12. Light and heavy goods vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum laden weight (a)not exceeding 3 metric tons $150(b)exceeding 3 metric tons but not exceeding 5 metric tons $175(c)exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 10 metric tons $225(d)exceeding 10 metric tons but not exceeding 15 metric tons $300(e)exceeding 15 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons $500(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 30 metric tons $1,000(g)exceeding 30 metric tons $1,500 13. Light and heavy goods vehicles using diesel oil as fuel — Maximum laden weight (a)not exceeding 3 metric tons $500(b)exceeding 3 metric tons but not exceeding 5 metric tons $600(c)exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 10 metric tons $750(d)exceeding 10 metric tons but not exceeding 15 metric tons $1,300(e)exceeding 15 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons $1,300(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 30 metric tons $1,300(g)exceeding 30 metric tons $2,000 Where the light or heavy goods vehicles are registered prior to 11th December 1981 and the fees payable under paragraph 12 or 13 for such vehicles on or after that date exceed the fee (including diesel tax) payable for such vehicles prior to that date (referred to in these Rules as the old fee) by more than $200 for a year or $100 for half a year, the fee payable for such vehicles on or after that date shall be subject to a maximum of the total of the old fees and $200 for a year or the old fees and $100 for half a year. 14. Goods vehicles used for drawing a trailer. In addition to the fee specified in paragraphs 12 and 13 —

(a)

where the maximum laden weight of the drawing vehicle does not exceed 5 metric tons $60(b)where the maximum laden weight of the drawing vehicle exceeds 5 metric tons but does not exceed 10 metric tons $120(c)where the maximum laden weight of the drawing vehicle exceeds 10 metric tons $180(d)where a vehicle has a trailer attached to it by partial super‑imposition, the vehicle and the trailer shall, for the purposes of determining the amount of fee chargeable under this Schedule, be treated as if they together formed a single vehicle Fee as specified in paragraph 12 or 13, as the case may be(e)where a trailer of an articulated vehicle is used for container transport and is separately registered as a vehicle $60(f)where a trailer approved by the Registrar is separately registered as a vehicle $60[S 410/2026 wef 28/06/2026][S 970/2022 wef 19/12/2022][S 46/2017 wef 15/02/2017]Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on pro-rata basis.

3. Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

4. Motor vehicles fitted with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, electric power or producer gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).

Schedule 3

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THIRD SCHEDULERule 14The index marks for vehicles registered in Singapore shall be as follows:Type of Vehicles Index Series1.Motor cycles and scooters licensed to carry passengers A, AA to AZ; F, FA to FZ; and FBA to FZZ.2.Motor cars registered in the names of private individuals or car‑sharing co‑operatives; motor cars registered in the names of companies, business concerns, professional firms, societies, associations, clubs, etc., with a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998; private hire cars registered with a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998; and motor cars registered in the name of the Government or a Statutory Board on or after 1st April 2019, except for civil defence operations cars, cars used for fire-fighting purposes, and police operations cars. S, SB, SC, SE, SF, SJ to SY; E, EA to EZ; SBA to SBR, SBT to SBZ; SCA, SCE to SCR, SCU to SCZ; SDA, SDB, SDD to SDZ; SFA to SGZ; SJA to SMA, SMC to SSZ; STA, STB, STD, STF to STZ; and SVA to SYZ.3.Motor cars registered in the names of companies, business concerns, professional firms, societies, associations, clubs, etc., with a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 Q, QA to QW, QZ; QEA to QEZ; QBA to QBR, QBT to QBZ; QCA, QCE to QCR, QCU to QCZ; QDA, QDB, QDD to QDZ; QFA to QGZ; QJA to QSY; QTA, QTB, QTD, QTF to QTZ; and QVA to QWZ.4.Private hire cars registered with a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 SZ, SZA to SZZ.5.Motor cars registered in the name of the Government or a Statutory Board that are —

(a)

registered before 1st April 2019;

(b)

civil defence operations cars;

(c)

used for fire-fighting purposes; or

(d)

police operations cars. QX, QY; QXA to QXZ; and QYA to QYZ.6.School buses CB.7.Consular/Diplomatic Corps vehicles CC, CD, TC, TE.8.Private buses, private hire buses and excursion buses registered with a certificate of entitlement issued before 1st April 1998 PB, PH, PZ.9.Private buses, private hire buses and excursion buses registered with a certificate of entitlement issued on or after 1st April 1998 PA, PC to PG, PJ to PN, PP to PT, PV to PY; and PBA to PZZ.10.Omnibuses TIB, SDC, CSS, SBS, SMB, SG.11.Taxis SH, SHA to SHZ.12.Goods vehicles and recovery vehicles having a maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons G, GA to GZ; and GBA to GZZ.13.Goods vehicles and recovery vehicles having a maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 metric tons and constructed with not more than 2 axles Y, YA to YZ; and YBA to YZZ.14.Goods vehicles having a maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 metric tons and constructed with more than 2 axles X, XA to XZ; and XBA to XZZ.15.Locomotives and tractors, construction equipment and engineering plant W, WA to WZ; and WBA to WZZ.16.Trailers TR, TRA to TZZ.17.Motor cycles and scooters (Traffic Police Department) TP.18.Land Transport Authority of Singapore’s motor cycles and scooters LTA.19.Vehicles registered for use within such areas as may be approved by the Registrar RU.20.Pulau Ubin Scheme vehicles PU.21.Vehicles kept or used for research and development or for such other purposes as may be approved by the Registrar RA to RT, RV to RZ.[S 249/2019 wef 01/04/2019][S 650/2015 wef 06/11/2015]Notes: The above mentioned index marks shall also apply to the following categories of motor vehicles registered before 1st January 1975:

(a)

all goods vehicles;

(b)

motor cars registered in the names of companies, business concerns, professional firms, societies, associations, clubs, etc.; and

(c)

locomotives and tractors, construction equipment and engineering plant.The Registrar shall assign new identification marks to all motor vehicles so affected.

Schedule 4

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FOURTH SCHEDULERules 17(2), 18(2) and 64B(4)DIAGRAM NO. 1DIAGRAM NO. 2DIAGRAM NO. 3DIAGRAM NO. 4DIAGRAM NO. 5DIAGRAM NO. 6DIAGRAM NO. 7DIAGRAM NO. 8DIAGRAM NO. 9DIAGRAM NO. 10DIAGRAM NO. 11DIAGRAM NO. 12DIAGRAM NO. 13DIAGRAM NO. 14DIAGRAM NO. 15DIAGRAM NO. 16DIAGRAM NO. 17DIAGRAM NO. 18DIAGRAM NO. 19DIAGRAM NO. 20DIAGRAM NO. 21DIAGRAM NO. 22PROVISIONS TO BE COMPLIED WITH1. The identification mark comprising the index mark and registration number suffixed with a letter of the alphabet for the vehicle shall be arranged in conformity with the arrangement of letters and figures on one or other of the diagrams.2.—

(1)

Unless the identification mark is so constructed that it can be illuminated by means of the transparency or translucency of the letters and figures, or is exhibited on a plate which is constructed of reflex reflecting material in accordance with paragraph 3, it shall be formed of white or silver or light grey letters and figures upon a black surface and every letter or figure shall be indelibly inscribed upon or so attached to such surface that it cannot easily be detached therefrom.(2) If the letters and figures are exhibited on a flat plate, the plate may be constructed of cast or pressed metal having raised letters and figures.(3) If the identification mark is so constructed and used that it is illuminated by transparency or translucency, the letters and figures shall, when so illuminated during the hours of darkness, appear white.(4) When not so illuminated, the letters and figures shall appear white against a black background.

3. An identification mark may be exhibited on a plate which is constructed of reflex reflecting material and if so exhibited —

(a)

the identification mark if displayed on the front of the vehicle shall be formed of black letters and figures against a white background constructed of reflex reflecting material, but no reflecting material shall be applied to any part of the black letters or figures;

(b)

the identification mark if displayed on the back of the vehicle or any trailer attached to the vehicle shall be formed of black letters and figures against a yellow background constructed of reflex reflecting material, but no reflecting material shall be applied to any part of the black letters or figures; and

(c)

every plate on which the identification mark is exhibited shall be legibly and permanently marked with the specification number of the British Standard for reflex reflecting number plates, namely, B.S. AU. 145: 1967.

4. All letters and figures shall be 70 mm high, every part of every letter and figure shall be 10 mm broad and the total width of the space taken by every letter or figure, except in the case of the figure one, shall be 50 mm.

5. The space between adjoining letters and between adjoining figures shall be 10 mm and there shall be a margin between the nearest part of any letter or figure and the top or bottom of the black surface upon which the identification mark is inscribed of at least 10 mm and between the nearest part of any letter or figure and the sides of the black surface of at least 20 mm.6.—

(1)

Where the identification mark is arranged in accordance with Diagram No. 1, the space between the upper and lower line shall be 15 mm and the space between the figures and the last letter shall be 20 mm.(2) Where the identification mark is arranged in accordance with Diagram No. 2, the space between the letters and the figures shall be 20 mm.

7. In the case of a motor cycle, with or without a side-car attached, as regards the place bearing the identification mark fixed on the front of the motor vehicle, in accordance with the slight curvature of the mudguard, the dimensions prescribed in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 may be halved as shown in Diagram No. 3; and as regards the plate bearing the identification mark fixed at the rear of the vehicle the following requirements may be complied with in substitution for those prescribed in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6:

(a)

all letters and figures shall be 50 mm high; every part of every letter and figure shall be 10 mm broad; and the total width of the space taken by every letter or figure shall be 30 mm as shown in Diagram No. 4;

(b)

the space between adjoining letters and between adjoining figures shall be 10 mm and there shall be a margin between the nearest part of any letter or figure and the top, bottom and sides of the black surface upon which the identification mark is inscribed of at least 10 mm;

(c)

where the identification mark is arranged in accordance with Diagram No. 4, the space between the upper and lower line shall be 10 mm and the space between the figure and the last letter shall be 20 mm; and

(d)

where the identification mark is arranged in accordance with Diagram No. 5, the space between the letters and the figures shall be 20 mm.

8. The dimension in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 may be proportionately increased to a maximum of 11/2 times the specified sizes.

9. Every plate bearing an identification mark shown in Diagram 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22 shall be sealed in such manner as the Registrar may require.

Schedule 5

Restricted days and times for off-peak cars

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FIFTH SCHEDULERules 2(1), 38(1) and 55(1) and (3)Restricted days and times for off-peak cars

1. For any off-peak car which is registered on or after 25th January 2010 or any private motor car, business service passenger vehicle or off-peak car which is re‑registered as an off-peak car under rule 33E on or after 25th January 2010 — the period from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on any day from Monday to Friday, not being a public holiday or the eve of New Year, Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali or Christmas.

2. For any other off-peak car not falling under paragraph 1 —

(a)

the period from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on any day from Monday to Friday, not being a public holiday, or the eve of New Year, Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali or Christmas; and

(b)

the period from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on any Saturday, not being a public holiday, or the eve of New Year, Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali or Christmas.

Schedule 6

Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive)

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SIXTH SCHEDULERules 36(4) and (8), 36A, 36B, 36C, 36E and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 1998 and 31st August 2002 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicleFee payable half-yearly1.Motor cars having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres$250 (b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$250+(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres$300+(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres$600+(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres$1,860+1A.Electric cars having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW$250 (b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 27.5 kW$250+(c)exceeding 27.5 kW but not exceeding 57.5 kW$300+(d)exceeding 57.5 kW but not exceeding 127.5 kW$600+(e)exceeding 127.5 kW$1,860+1B. Petrol-electric carsThe higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 1A based on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating 2. Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres$50 (b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$50+(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$210+ 3. Taxis$600 4. Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$450(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$460(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$500(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$650 5. Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$360(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$368(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$400(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$520 6. Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$610(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$650(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$800(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$750(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles)$1,100(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$1,000 7. Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$488(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$520(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$640(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$600(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles)$880(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$800 8. Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$300(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$460(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$500(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$650(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles)$1,100(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$750(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons$1,000(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons$1,000(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles)$1,500(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$1,100(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,600(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,850 9. Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$240(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons$368(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons$400(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons$520(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles)$880(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles)$600(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons$800(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons$800(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles)$1,200(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$880(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,280(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,480 10. Prime movers using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons$750(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons$1,000(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons$1,000(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons$1,100(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,600(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons$1,850 11. Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$600(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons$760 12. Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$480(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons$608 13. Trailers$60Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

3. Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

4. Motor vehicles fitted with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, electric power or producer gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).

Schedule 7

Fee payable for PU-registered vehicles

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SEVENTH SCHEDULERule 38B(3)Fee payable for PU-registered vehiclesDescription of vehicle Fee payable yearly1.Motor cycles and scooters $252.Any other motor vehicles $50

Schedule 9

Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive) other than vehicle licences to which rule 36C applies

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NINTH SCHEDULERules 36(4) and (8), 36A, 36B(1), 36E and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 2002 and 31st August 2007 (both dates inclusive) other than vehicle licences to which rule 36C appliesDescription of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly1.Motor cars having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres $200 (b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $200+(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres $250+(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $475+(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $1,525+2.Electric cars having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW $200 (b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 27.5 kW $200+(c)exceeding 27.5 kW but not exceeding 57.5 kW $250+(d)exceeding 57.5 kW but not exceeding 127.5 kW $475+(e)exceeding 127.5 kW $1,525+3.Petrol-electric cars The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating.4.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $40(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $40+(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $160+5.Taxis $600 6.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $375 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $385 (c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $425 (d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $575 7.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $300 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308 (c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340 (d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $460 8.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $510 (b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $550 (c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $700 (d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $650 (e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $1,000 (f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $900 9.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $408 (b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $440 (c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $560 (d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520 (e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800 (f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $720 10.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $250 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $385 (c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $425 (d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $575 (e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $1,000 (f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $650 (g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $900 (h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $900 (i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,400 (j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $1,000 (k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,500 (l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,750 11.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $200 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308 (c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340 (d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $460 (e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800 (f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520 (g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $720 (h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $720 (i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,120 (j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $800 (k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,200 (l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,400 12.Prime movers using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $650 (b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $900 (c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $900 (d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $1,000 (e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,500 (f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,750 13.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $475 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $610 14.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $380 (b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $488 15.Trailers $60 Notes: 1.For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.2.Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.3.Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.4.Motor vehicles fitted with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, electric power or producer gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).

Schedule 10

Fees payable for vehicle licences for buses, goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles commencing on any date between 1st January 2006 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive)

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TENTH SCHEDULERule 36CFees payable for vehicle licences for buses, goods vehicles and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles commencing on any date between 1st January 2006 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicle Fee payable per half-yearly1.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $300(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $4602.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $408(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $440(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $560(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $7203.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) which are CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $200(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $460(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $720(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $720(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,120(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $800(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,200(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,4004. Goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $380(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $488Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

3. Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

Schedule 11

Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive) other than vehicle licences to which rule 36C applies

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ELEVENTH SCHEDULERules 36(4) and (8), 36A, 36B, 36E and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicle licences commencing on any date between 1st September 2007 and 30th June 2008 (both dates inclusive) other than vehicle licences to which rule 36C appliesDescription of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly1.Motor cars having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres (b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres (c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres (d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres (e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 2.Electric cars having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW (b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 27.5 kW (c)exceeding 27.5 kW but not exceeding 57.5 kW (d)exceeding 57.5 kW but not exceeding 127.5 kW (e)exceeding 127.5 kW 3.Petrol-electric cars The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating4.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres (b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres (c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres 5.Taxis $6006.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $375(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $385(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $425(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $5757.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $300(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $4608.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $510(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $550(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $700(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $650(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $1,000(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $9009.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $408(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $440(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $560(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $72010.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $250(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $385(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $425(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $575(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $1,000(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $650(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $900(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $900(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,400(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $1,000(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,500(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,75011.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers) using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $200(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $308(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $340(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $460(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $800(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $520(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $720(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $720(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,120(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $800(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,200(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,40012.Prime movers using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $650(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $900(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $900(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $1,000(e) exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,500(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,75013.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $437(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $57214.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $350(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $45815.Trailers $60Notes:1.For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.2.Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.3.Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.4.Motor vehicles equipped with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or any other gas as fuel or fitted with producer gas or other gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).

Schedule 12

Fees payable for vehicle licencescommencing on any date during the period from 1 July 2008 to 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive)

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TWELFTH SCHEDULERules 36(4), (4B) and (8), 36A, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicle licencescommencing on any date during the period from 1 July 2008 to 31 December 2020 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly1.Motor cars having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres (b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres (c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres (d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres (e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres 2.Electric cars having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW (b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 32.5 kW (c)exceeding 32.5 kW but not exceeding 70 kW (d)exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 157.5 kW (e)exceeding 157.5 kW 3.Petrol-electric cars The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating4.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres (b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres (c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres 4A.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters, having a power rating not exceeding 10 kW 4B.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters, having a power rating exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW [$40 + $1.40 (PR − 10)] × 0.7824C.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters, having a power rating exceeding 96 kW [$160 + $2.40 (PR − 96)] × 0.7825.Taxis $5106.Buses which are diesel-electric vehicles or diesel-CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $319(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $328(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $362(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $489(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $553(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $850(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $7657.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $289(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $391(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $6128.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $289(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $391(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $6129.Buses which are diesel-electric vehicles or diesel-CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $434(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $468(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $595(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $553(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $850(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $76510.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $347(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $374(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $476(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $61211.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $347(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $374(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $476(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $61212.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $213(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $328(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $362(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $489(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $850(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $553(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $765(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $765(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $1,190(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $850(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,275(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,48813.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $289(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $391(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $612(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $612(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,020(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,19014.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $289(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $391(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $612(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $612(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,020(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,19015.Prime movers which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $553(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $765(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $765(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $850(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,275(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,48815A.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $442(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $612(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $612(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $680(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,020(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,19015B.Prime movers which are CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $442(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $612(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $612(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $680(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,020(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,190 16.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $372(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $48717.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $39018.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $39019.Trailers $60[S 206/2020 wef 01/04/2020]Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

3. Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

4. Motor vehicles equipped with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or any other gas as fuel or fitted with producer gas or other gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).[S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020]

Schedule 14

THIRTEENTH SCHEDULERule 45D(1)

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FOURTEENTH SCHEDULERules 36(4A) and (4B) and 36C(2) and (3)Fees payable for vehicle licences for taxis, buses, goods vehicles and goods-cum-passengers vehicles commencing on any date between 1st July 2009 and 30th June 2010 (both dates inclusive) or between 1st July 2013 and 30th June 2014 (both dates inclusive) Description of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly1.Taxis $3572.Buses which are diesel-electric vehicles or diesel-CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $224(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $230(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $254(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $343(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $388(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $595(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $5363.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $179(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $184(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $203(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $274(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $4294.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $179(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $184(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $203(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $274(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $4295.Buses which are diesel-electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $304(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $328(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $417(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $388(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $595(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $5366.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $243(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $334(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $4297.Buses which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles and constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $243(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $262(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $334(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $4298.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel-CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $150(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $230(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $254(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $343(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $595(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $388(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $536(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $536(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $833(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $595(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $893(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,0429.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $119(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $184(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $203(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $274(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $429(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $429(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $667(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $476(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $714(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $83310.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) which are CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $119(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons $184(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons $203(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons $274(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) $476(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) $310(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $429(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $429(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) $667(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $476(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $714(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $83311.Prime movers which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $388(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $536(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $536(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $595 (e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $893(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $1,04212.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $310(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $429(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $429(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $476(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $714(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $83313.Prime movers which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons $310(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons $429(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons $429(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons $476(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons $714(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons $83314.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles or which use diesel as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $261(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $34115.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $209(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $27316.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $209(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $273Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar shall be reckoned as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

3. Annual licence fee payable shall be double the half-yearly licence fee and shall be computed on a pro-rata basis.

4. Taxis equipped with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or any other gas as fuel or fitted with producer gas or other gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).[G.N. Nos. S 812/2004; S 813/2004; S 226/2005; S 248/2005; S 398/2005; S 540/2005; S 90/2006; S 125/2006; S 476/2006; S 505/2006; S 38/2007; S 116/2007; S 202/2007; S 365/2007; S 467/2007; S 608/2007; S 610/2007; S 739/2007; S 105/2008; S 289/2008; S 311/2008; S 429/2008; S 502/2008; S 519/2008; S 151/2009; S 205/2009; S 225/2009; S 279/2009; S 318/2009; S 330/2009; S 510/2009; S 511/2009; S 34/2010; S 356/2010; S 519/2010; S 336/2011; S 640/2011; S 66/2012; S 144/2012; S 277/2012; S 311/2012; S 365/2012; S 436/2012; S 437/2012; S 456/2012; S 651/2012; S 99/2013; S 131/2013; S 154/2013; S 257/2013; S 304/2013; S 388/2013; S 554/2013; S 769/2013; S 796/2013; S 171/2014]

Schedule 15

Fees payable for vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive)

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FIFTEENTH SCHEDULERules 36(4AA), (4C), (4D) and (8),36B(1A), (1B) and (1C), 36C(2A), (4) and (5), 36E(2), (3) and (4) and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicle Fee payable half-yearly1.Motor cars having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres $200 × 0.6256(b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres [$200 + $0.125 (E-600)] × 0.6256(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres [$250 + $0.375(E-1,000)] × 0.6256(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres [$475 + $0.75(E-1,600)] × 0.6256(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres [$1,525 + $1(E-3,000)] × 0.62562.Petrol-electric cars having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letters “PR”) — The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating (a)not exceeding 7.5 kW $200 × 0.6256(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 32.5 kW [$200 + 2(PR-7.5)] × 0.6256(c)exceeding 32.5 kW but not exceeding 70 kW [$250 + 6(PR-32.5)] × 0.6256(d)exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 157.5 kW [$475 + 12(PR-70)] × 0.6256(e)exceeding 157.5 kW [$1,525 + 16(PR - 157.5)] × 0.62563.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $40 × 0.3128(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres [$40 + $0.15(E – 200)] × 0.3128(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres [$160 + $0.3(E – 1,000)] × 0.31284.Taxis Nil5.Buses or buses which are petrol-CNG vehicles or are petrol-electric vehicles, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons Nil(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons Nil(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons Nil(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons Nil(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) Nil(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) Nil(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) Nil6.Buses or buses which are petrol‑CNG vehicles or are petrol‑electric vehicles, and which are constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons — Maximum Laden Weight (a)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons Nil(b)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons Nil(c)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons Nil(d)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) Nil(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) Nil(f)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) Nil7.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles), or goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) which are petrol‑CNG vehicles or are petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons Nil(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7.0 metric tons Nil(c)exceeding 7.0 metric tons but not exceeding 11.0 metric tons Nil(d)exceeding 11.0 metric tons but not exceeding 16.0 metric tons Nil(e)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 2 axles) Nil(f)exceeding 16.0 metric tons but not exceeding 20.0 metric tons (with 3 axles) Nil(g)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons Nil(h)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons Nil(i)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 4 axles) Nil(j)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) Nil(k)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons Nil(l)exceeding 55.0 metric tons Nil8.Prime movers or prime movers which are petrol‑CNG vehicles or are petrol‑electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 20.0 metric tons Nil(b)exceeding 20.0 metric tons but not exceeding 26.0 metric tons Nil(c)exceeding 26.0 metric tons but not exceeding 32.0 metric tons Nil(d)exceeding 32.0 metric tons but not exceeding 40.0 metric tons Nil(e)exceeding 40.0 metric tons but not exceeding 55.0 metric tons Nil(f)exceeding 55.0 metric tons Nil9.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles, or goods-cum-passengers vehicles which are petrol‑CNG vehicles or are petrol-electric vehicles — Maximum Laden Weight (a)not exceeding 3.5 metric tons Nil(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons Nil Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately.

3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half-yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately.

4. Motor vehicles equipped with engines using heavy oil, diesel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or any other gas as fuel or fitted with producer gas or other gas attachments are chargeable with additional special tax under the Customs Act (Cap. 70).[S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015]

Schedule 16

Fee payable for PU-registered vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive)

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SIXTEENTH SCHEDULERule 38B(3A), (3B)and (3C)Fee payable for PU-registered vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicle Fee payable yearly1.Motor cycles and scooters $102.Motor cars $403.Any other vehicle Nil[S 366/2015 wef 14/06/2015]

Schedule 17

Fees payable for buses, goods vehicles, prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles that are diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)

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SEVENTEENTH SCHEDULERules 36(4AB), (4E), (4F) and (8), 36C(2B), (6) and (7) and 38B(4)Fees payable for buses, goods vehicles, prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles that are diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) Fee payable half‑yearlyDescription of vehicleFrom 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2018 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)1.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tonsNil $80Nil$80$160(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tonsNil$82Nil$82$164(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tonsNil$91Nil$91$181(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tonsNil$123Nil$123$245(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)Nil$139Nil$139$277(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)Nil$213Nil$213$425(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)Nil$192Nil$192$3832.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tonsNil$109Nil$109$217(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tonsNil$117Nil$117$234(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tonsNil$149Nil$149$298(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)Nil$139Nil$139$277(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)Nil$213Nil$213$425(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)Nil$192Nil$192$3833.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tonsNil$54Nil$54$107(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tonsNil$82Nil$82$164(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tonsNil$91Nil$91$181(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tonsNil$123Nil$123$245(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)Nil$213Nil$213$425(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)Nil$139Nil$139$277(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tonsNil$192Nil$192$383(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tonsNil$192Nil$192$383(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)Nil$298Nil$298$595(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)Nil$213Nil$213$425(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons Nil$319Nil$319$638(l)exceeding 55 metric tonsNil$372Nil$372$7444.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tonsNil$139Nil$139$277(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tonsNil$192Nil$192$383(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tonsNil$192Nil$192$383(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tonsNil$213Nil$213$425(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tonsNil$319Nil$319$638(f)exceeding 55 metric tonsNil$372Nil$372$7445.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tonsNil$93Nil$93$186(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tonsNil$122Nil$122$244Notes:1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar.

2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately.

3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half‑yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately.

4. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019]

Schedule 18

Fees payable for PU‑registered vehicles mentioned in rule 38B(3D), with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)

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EIGHTEENTH SCHEDULERule 38B(3D), (3E) and (3F)Fees payable for PU‑registered vehicles mentioned in rule 38B(3D), with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) Fee payable half‑yearlyDescription of vehicleFrom 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2018 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021 (both dates inclusive)From 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)1.PU‑registered vehicles mentioned in rule 38B(3D)Nil$13Nil$13$25 Notes: 1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar. 2. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019]

Schedule 19

Set‑off of rebate

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NINETEENTH SCHEDULERules 38C(3), 38D(3), 38E(3), 38F(3) and 38G(3)Set‑off of rebate Description of amount against which amount of rebate to be set off When amount described is treated as accruing due for purposes of rules 38C, 38D, 38E, 38F and 38G1.Tax chargeable under section 11(1)(b) of the Act in respect of the applicable vehicle for any period The day an application for a vehicle licence for the applicable vehicle is made for the period2.Any transfer fee for the transfer of registration of the applicable vehicle, other than a temporary transfer of registration under rule 25(4) or 26(1) The day the application for the transfer is made3.Any late application fee under rule 2 of the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Licensing of Vehicles — Late Application Fees) Rules (R 6), that remains outstanding immediately before the de‑registration of the applicable vehicle The day of the de‑registration[S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021][S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021][S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020][S 451/2019 wef 23/06/2019][S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020][S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021][S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021]

Schedule 20

Fees payable for certain vehicle licences beginning on or after 1 January 2021

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TWENTIETH SCHEDULERules 36(4) and (8), 36A, 36B(1) and (1C), 36C(1) and (5), 36D, 36E(1) and (4), 36F and 38B(4)Fees payable for certain vehicle licences beginning on or after 1 January 2021Part 1 Fee payable half-yearlyDescription of vehicle From 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 (both dates inclusive)From 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 (both dates inclusive)From 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022 (both dates inclusive)1.Motor cars (including taxis registered on or after 1 January 2021) that are not electric cars, having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Part by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres $156.40$156.40$156.40(b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $156.40+$0.09775(E–600)$156.40+$0.09775(E–600)$156.40+$0.09775(E–600)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres $195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)2.Electric cars (excluding taxis) registered before 1 January 2021, having a power rating (referred to in this Part by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW $156.40$156.40$156.40(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW $156.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$156.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$156.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 90 kW $195.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$195.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$195.50+$2.9325(PR–30)(d)exceeding 90 kW but not exceeding 230 kW $371.45+$5.865(PR–90)$371.45+$5.865(PR–90)$195.50 + $2.9325 (PR – 30)(e)exceeding 230 kW $1,192.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,192.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,192.55+$7.82(PR–230)3.Electric cars (including taxis that are electric cars) registered on or after 1 January 2021, having a power rating (referred to in this Part by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW $256.40$256.40$356.40(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW $256.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$256.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$356.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 90 kW $295.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$295.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$395.50+$2.9325(PR–30)(d)exceeding 90 kW but not exceeding 230 kW $471.45+$5.865(PR–90)$471.45+$5.865(PR–90)$395.50+$2.9325(PR–30)(e)exceeding 230 kW $1,292.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,292.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,392.55+$7.82(PR–230)4.Petrol-electric cars (excluding taxis) registered before 1 January 2021 The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power ratingThe higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power ratingThe higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power rating5.Petrol‑electric cars (including taxis that are petrol‑electric cars) registered on or after 1 January 2021 The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; orThe higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; orThe higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; or (b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $100(b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $100(b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $2006.Taxis registered before 1 January 2021 $510$510$5107.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $31.28$31.28$31.28(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $31.28+$0.1173(E–200)$31.28+$0.1173(E–200)$31.28+$0.1173(E–200)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)8.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters registered before 1 January 2021, having a power rating —

(a)

not exceeding 10 kW $31.28$31.28$31.28(b)exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW $31.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$31.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$31.28+$1.0948(PR–10)(c)exceeding 96 kW $125.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$125.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$125.12+$1.8768(PR–96)9.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters registered on or after 1 January 2021, having a power rating —

(a)

not exceeding 10 kW $56.28$56.28$81.28(b)exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW $56.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$56.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$81.28+$1.0948(PR–10)(c)exceeding 96 kW $150.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$150.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$175.12+$1.8768(PR–96)10.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61211.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61212.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61213.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61214.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $170$170$170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952$952$952(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680$680$680(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(l)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19015.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(g)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(h)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952$952$952(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680$680$680(j)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(k)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19016.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons, that are —

(a)

CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles $170$170$170(b)electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2021 $170$170$170(c)electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2021 $195$195$22017.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons $442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons $680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19018.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons $442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons $680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19019.Goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39020.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39021.Electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons —

(a)

registered before 1 January 2021 $298$298$298(b)registered on or after 1 January 2021 $323$323$34822.Electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39023.Trailers $60$60$60[S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021][S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021]Notes: 1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Part, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar. 2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately. 3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half‑yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately. 4. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.Part 2 Fee payable half-yearlyDescription of vehicle From 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022 (both dates inclusive)From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 (both dates inclusive)1 January 2024From 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 (both dates inclusive)1.Motor cars (including taxis) that are not electric cars, having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Part by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres $156.40$156.40$156.40(b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $156.40+$0.09775(E–600)$156.40+$0.09775(E–600)$156.40+$0.09775(E–600)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres $195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E–1,000)(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E–1,600)(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E–3,000)2.Electric cars (including taxis that are electric cars) registered before 1 January 2021, having a power rating (referred to in this Part by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW $156.40$156.40$506.40(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW $156.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$156.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 230 kW $195.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$195.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR–30)(d)[Deleted by S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021] (e)exceeding 230 kW $1,192.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,192.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR–230)3.Electric cars (including taxis that are electric cars) registered on or after 1 January 2021, having a power rating (referred to in this Part by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW $356.40$506.40$506.40(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW $356.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR–7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 230 kW $395.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR–30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR–30)(d)[Deleted by S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021] (e)exceeding 230 kW $1,392.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR–230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR–230)4.Petrol-electric cars (including taxis that are petrol‑electric cars) registered before 1 January 2021 The higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power ratingThe higher of the appropriate fee payable under item 1 or 2 based on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity or power ratingThe higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; or (b)the appropriate fee payable under item 2 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $3505.Petrol‑electric cars (including taxis that are petrol‑electric cars) registered on or after 1 January 2021 The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; orThe higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; orThe higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol‑electric car’s cylinder capacity; or (b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $200(b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $350(b)the appropriate fee payable under item 3 on the petrol‑electric car’s power rating minus $3506.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $31.28$31.28$31.28(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $31.28+$0.1173(E–200)$31.28+$0.1173(E–200)$31.28+$0.1173(E–200)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E–1,000)7.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters registered before 1 January 2021, having a power rating —

(a)

not exceeding 10 kW $31.28$31.28$131.28(b)exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW $31.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$31.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)(c)exceeding 96 kW $125.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$125.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)8.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters registered on or after 1 January 2021, having a power rating —

(a)

not exceeding 10 kW $81.28$131.28$131.28(b)exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW $81.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)(c)exceeding 96 kW $175.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)9.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61210.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61211.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61212.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles) $612$612$61213.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $170$170$170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952$952$952(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680$680$680(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(l)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19014.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons $262$262$262(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons $289$289$289(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons $391$391$391(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles) $680$680$680(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles) $442$442$442(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(g)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(h)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles) $952$952$952(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles) $680$680$680(j)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(k)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19015.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons, that are —

(a)

CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles $170$170$170(b)electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2021 $170$170$265(c)electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2021 $220$265$26516.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons $442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons $680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19017.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles, electric vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons $442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons $612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons $612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons $680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons $1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons $1,190$1,190$1,19018.Goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39019.CNG vehicles, petrol‑CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons $298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39020.Electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons —

(a)

registered before 1 January 2021 $298$298$393(b)registered on or after 1 January 2021 $348$393$39321.Electric vehicles that are goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 metric tons $390$390$39022.Trailers $60$60$60[S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021][S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021]Notes: 1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Part, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar. 2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately. 3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half‑yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately. 4. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020][S 852/2025 wef 01/01/2026]Part 3 Fee payable half-yearlyDescription of vehicleFrom 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive)From 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027(both dates inclusive)From 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2028(both dates inclusive)On or after 1 January 20291.Motor cars (including taxis) that are not electric cars or petrol-electric cars, having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Part by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres$156.40$156.40$156.40$156.40(b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$156.40+$0.09775(E−600)$156.40+$0.09775(E−600)$156.40+$0.09775(E−600)$156.40+$0.09775(E−600)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres$195.50+$0.29325(E−1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E−1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E−1,000)$195.50+$0.29325(E−1,000)(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres$371.45+$0.5865(E−1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E−1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E−1,600)$371.45+$0.5865(E−1,600)(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres$1,192.55+$0.782(E−3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E−3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E−3,000)$1,192.55+$0.782(E−3,000)2.Electric cars (including taxis that are electric cars) having a power rating (referred to in this Part by the letters “PR”) —

(a)

not exceeding 7.5 kW$506.40$506.40$506.40$506.40(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW$506.40+$1.564(PR−7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR−7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR−7.5)$506.40+$1.564(PR−7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 230 kW$545.50+$2.9325(PR−30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR−30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR−30)$545.50+$2.9325(PR−30)(d)exceeding 230 kW$1,542.55+$7.82(PR−230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR−230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR−230)$1,542.55+$7.82(PR−230)3.Petrol-electric cars (including taxis that are petrol-electric cars)The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 2 on the petrol-electric car’s power rating minus $350The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 2 on the petrol-electric car’s power rating minus $350The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 2 on the petrol-electric car’s power rating minus $350The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 2 on the petrol-electric car’s power rating minus $3504.Motor cycles and scooters, having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres$31.28$31.28$31.28$31.28(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$31.28+$0.1173(E−200)$31.28+$0.1173(E−200)$31.28+$0.1173(E−200)$31.28+$0.1173(E−200)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres$125.12+$0.2346(E−1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E−1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E−1,000)$125.12+$0.2346(E−1,000)5.Electric motor cycles and electric scooters, having a power rating —

(a)

not exceeding 10 kW$131.28$131.28$131.28$131.28(b)exceeding 10 kW but not exceeding 96 kW$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)$131.28+$1.0948(PR–10)(c)exceeding 96 kW$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)$225.12+$1.8768(PR–96)6.Petrol-electric motor cycles and petrol-electric scooters, registered on or after 1 January 2026The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 4 on the cylinder capacity of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter, as the case may be; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 5 on the power rating of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter (as the case may be), minus $100The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 4 on the cylinder capacity of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter, as the case may be; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 5 on the power rating of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter (as the case may be), minus $100The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 4 on the cylinder capacity of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter, as the case may be; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 5 on the power rating of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter (as the case may be), minus $100The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 4 on the cylinder capacity of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter, as the case may be; or

(b)

the appropriate fee payable under item 5 on the power rating of the petrol-electric motor cycle or petrol-electric scooter (as the case may be), minus $1007.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$255$255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$6128.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$347$347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$374$374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$476$476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$6129.CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles, that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$255$255$255$255(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$61210.CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles, that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$347$347$347$347(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$374$374$374$374(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$476$476$476$476(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$61211.Electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2026 that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$255$255$255$350(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$537(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$564(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$666(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$717(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$955(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$88712.Electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2026 that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$280$305$350$350(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$362$437$537$537(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$389$464$564$564(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$491$566$666$666(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$542$617$717$717(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$780$855$955$955(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$712$787$887$88713.Electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2026 that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$347$347$347$622(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$374$374$374$649(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$476$476$476$751(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$717(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$955(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$612$612$612$88714.Electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2026 that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$447$522$622$622(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$474$549$649$649(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$576$651$751$751(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$542$617$717$717(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$780$855$955$955(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$712$787$887$88715.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$170$170$170$170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$612(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$612(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)$952$952$952$952(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$680$680$680$680(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,020(l)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,19016.CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles, that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$170$170$170$170(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$262(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$289(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$391(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$680(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$442(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$612(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$612(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)$952$952$952$952(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$680$680$680$680(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,020(l)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,19017.Electric vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$265$265$265$26518.Electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2026 that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$262$262$262$387(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$289$289$289$414(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$391$391$391$516(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$680$680$680$805(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$442$442$442$567(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$737(g)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$737(h)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)$952$952$952$1,077(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$680$680$680$805(j)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,145(k)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,31519.Electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2026 that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$312$337$387$387(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$339$364$414$414(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$441$466$516$516(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$730$755$805$805(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$492$517$567$567(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$662$687$737$737(g)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$662$687$737$737(h)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)$1,002$1,027$1,077$1,077(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$730$755$805$805(j)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,070$1,095$1,145$1,145(k)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,240$1,265$1,315$1,31520.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons$442$442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons$680$680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,19021.CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol‑electric vehicles, that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons$442$442$442$442(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$612(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$612(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons$680$680$680$680(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,020(f)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,19022.Electric vehicles registered before 1 January 2026 that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons$442$442$442$567(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$612$612$612$737(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$612$612$612$737(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons$680$680$680$805(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,020$1,020$1,020$1,145(f)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,190$1,190$1,190$1,31523.Electric vehicles registered on or after 1 January 2026 that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons$492$517$567$567(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$662$687$737$737(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$662$687$737$737(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons$730$755$805$805(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,070$1,095$1,145$1,145(f)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,240$1,265$1,315$1,31524.Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$298$298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons$390$390$390$39025.CNG vehicles, petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles, that are goods-cum-passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$298$298$298$298(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons$390$390$390$39026.Electric vehicles that are goods-cum-passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$393$393$393$39327.Electric vehicles that are goods-cum-passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 metric tons —

(a)

registered before 1 January 2026$390$390$390$515(b)registered on or after 1 January 2026$440$465$515$51528.Trailers$60$60$60$60Notes:1.For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Part, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar.2.Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately.3.Annual licence fee payable is double the half‑yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately.4.Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 852/2025 wef 01/01/2026]

Schedule TWENTY‑FIRST SCHEDULE

Fees payable for buses, goods vehicles, prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles that are diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles, with vehicle licences beginning on or after 1 August 2022

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Rules 36(4AC), (4F) and (8), 36C(2C) and (7) and 38B(4)Fees payable for buses, goods vehicles, prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles that are diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles, with vehicle licences beginning on or after 1 August 2022Description of vehicleFee payable half‑yearly1.Diesel vehicles, diesel-electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$319(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$328(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$362(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$489(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$553(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$850(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$7652.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, and with maximum laden weight —

(a)

exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$434(b)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$468(c)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$595(d)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$553(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$850(f)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons (with 3 axles)$7653.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods‑cum‑passengers vehicles), with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$213(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons but not exceeding 7 metric tons$328(c)exceeding 7 metric tons but not exceeding 11 metric tons$362(d)exceeding 11 metric tons but not exceeding 16 metric tons$489(e)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 2 axles)$850(f)exceeding 16 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons (with 3 axles)$553(g)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$765(h)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$765(i)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 4 axles)$1,190(j)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons (with 5 or more axles)$850(k)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,275(l)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,4884.Diesel vehicles, diesel‑electric vehicles or diesel‑CNG vehicles that are prime movers, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 20 metric tons$553(b)exceeding 20 metric tons but not exceeding 26 metric tons$765(c)exceeding 26 metric tons but not exceeding 32 metric tons$765(d)exceeding 32 metric tons but not exceeding 40 metric tons$850(e)exceeding 40 metric tons but not exceeding 55 metric tons$1,275(f)exceeding 55 metric tons$1,4885.Diesel vehicles, diesel-electric vehicles or diesel-CNG vehicles that are goods-cum-passengers vehicles, with maximum laden weight —

(a)

not exceeding 3.5 metric tons$372(b)exceeding 3.5 metric tons$487[S 734/2025 wef 01/12/2025]Notes: 1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar. 2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately. 3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half‑yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately. 4. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 1013/2020 wef 20/12/2020]

Schedule TWENTY‑SECOND SCHEDULE

Fees payable for vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)

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Rules 36(4AD) and (8), 36B(1D), (1E) and (1F), 36C(8), (9) and (10), 36E(5), (6) and (7) and 38B(4)Fees payable for vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) Fee payable half-yearlyDescription of vehicle From 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2022 (both dates inclusive)From 1 February 2022 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)1.Motor cars (including taxis registered on or after 1 January 2021) that are not electric cars, having cylinder capacity (referred to in this Schedule by the letter “E”) —

(a)

not exceeding 600 cubic centimetres $132.94$132.94(b)exceeding 600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $132.94+$0.0830875(E–600)$132.94+$0.0830875(E–600)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres $166.175+$0.2492625(E–1,000)$166.175+$0.2492625(E–1,000)(d)exceeding 1,600 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $315.7325+$0.498525(E–1,600)$315.7325+$0.498525(E–1,600)(e)exceeding 3,000 cubic centimetres $1,013.6675+$0.6647(E–3,000)$1,013.6675+$0.6647(E–3,000)2.Petrol-electric cars (including taxis that are petrol-electric cars registered on or after 1 January 2021) having a power rating (referred to in this Schedule by the letters “PR”) — The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or (b)the appropriate fee payable under paragraphs (a) to (e) of this item based on the petrol-electric car’s power rating The higher of —

(a)

the appropriate fee payable under item 1 on the petrol-electric car’s cylinder capacity; or (b)the appropriate fee payable under paragraphs (a) to (e) of this item based on the petrol-electric car’s power rating (a)not exceeding 7.5 kW $132.94$132.94(b)exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 30 kW $132.94+$1.3294(PR–7.5)$132.94+$1.3294(PR–7.5)(c)exceeding 30 kW but not exceeding 90 kW $166.175+$2.492625(PR–30)$166.175+$2.492625(PR–30)(d)exceeding 90 kW but not exceeding 230 kW Either of the following:

(a)

if the fee is payable for a licence that is valid throughout the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 December 2021 (both dates inclusive) — $315.7325+$4.98525(PR–90);

(b)

if the fee is payable for a licence that is valid throughout the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 January 2022 (both dates inclusive) — $166.175+$2.492625(PR–30)$166.175+$2.492625(PR–30)(e)exceeding 230 kW $1,013.6675+$6.647(PR–230)$1,013.6675+$6.647(PR–230)3.Taxis registered before 1 January 2021 $434Either of the following:

(a)

if the fee is payable for a licence that is valid throughout the period from 1 February 2022 to 30 June 2022 (both dates inclusive) — $434;

(b)

if the fee is payable for a licence that is valid throughout the period from 1 July 2022 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive) —

(i)

if the taxi is a motor car that is not an electric car or a petrol-electric car — the appropriate rate payable under item 1 on the motor car’s cylinder capacity; or

(ii)

if the taxi is a petrol-electric car — the appropriate rate under item 2 on the petrol-electric car’s power rating4.Motor cycles and scooters having cylinder capacity —

(a)

not exceeding 200 cubic centimetres $12.512$12.512(b)exceeding 200 cubic centimetres but not exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $12.512+$0.04692(E–200)$12.512+$0.04692(E–200)(c)exceeding 1,000 cubic centimetres $50.048+$0.09384(E–1000)$50.048+$0.09384(E–1000)5.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel NilNil6.Petrol-CNG vehicles, or petrol-electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers not exceeding 30 persons NilNil7.Buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons, using petroleum as fuel NilNil8.Petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles that are buses constructed for the carriage of passengers exceeding 30 persons NilNil9.Goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) using petroleum as fuel NilNil10.Petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles that are goods vehicles (excluding prime movers and goods-cum-passengers vehicles) NilNil11.Prime movers using petroleum as fuel NilNil12.Petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles that are prime movers NilNil

13. Goods-cum-passengers vehicles using petroleum as fuel NilNil14.Petrol-CNG vehicles or petrol-electric vehicles that are goods-cum-passengers vehicles NilNil[S 955/2021 wef 19/12/2021]Notes: 1. For the purposes of computing fees payable under this Schedule, any fraction of a dollar is calculated as one dollar. 2. Monthly licence fee payable is computed proportionately. 3. Annual licence fee payable is double the half-yearly licence fee and is computed proportionately. 4. Where the period for which a licence is taken out falls within more than one of the periods, the fee payable for the licence is computed proportionately.[S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021]

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Fee payable for PU‑registered vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)

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Rule 38B(3G), (3H) and (3I)Fee payable for PU‑registered vehicles using petroleum or using both petroleum and either natural gas or electricity as their source or sources of power, with vehicle licences beginning on any date during the period from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 (both dates inclusive)Description of vehicle Fee payable yearly1.Motor cycles and scooters $102.Motor cars $433.Any other vehicle Nil[S 507/2021 wef 11/07/2021]

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Part VIII[Deleted by S 738/2022 wef 15/09/2022]

Common questions

What is Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules?
Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation RTA-R5 1961, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1961.
Is Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules still in force?
Yes — Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules is currently in force.
When did Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules take effect?
Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules was first recorded in 1961.
How many regulations does Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules have?
Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules contains 136 regulations.
Where can I read the official version of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules?
The official text of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.