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City Guide  - Singapore  - Road
Road

The road system in Singapore is clear, easy and efficient, but can get very congested at peak times, and especially on weekends and holidays when Singaporeans crowd the causeway to Johor Bahru in Malaysia.

Driving is on the left and the speed limit is 50kph (31mph) in residential areas and 80kph (50mph) on expressways. A valid driving licence from the country of residence is required for driving in Singapore. An International Driving Permit is not necessary, although it is recommended if the driving licence is not in English. Minimum third-party insurance is required for driving in Singapore, which can be extended to cover Malaysia.

Further information can be obtained from the Automobile Association of Singapore (tel: (65) 737 2444; fax: (65) 733 5094; e-mail: aasmail@aas.com.sg ; web site: www.aas.com.sg).

Emergency breakdown services:
AAS 748 9911

Routes to the city:
The main route into Singapore is the kilometre-long causeway, linking the northern district of Woodlands with Malaysia's Johor Bahru.

Driving times to Singapore: From Johor Bahru - between 20 minutes and 3 hours, depending on traffic; Kuala Lumpur - 3 hours; Malacca - 3-4 hours.

Coach services:
Operators include Morning Star Travel, Lavender MRT station (tel: (65) 292 9009) and Hasry (tel: (65) 294 9306) and Malacca-Singapore Express (tel: (65) 293 5915), which are both located at the bus terminal on the corner of Lavender Street and Kallang Bahru.



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