ICA Advisory: Traffic flow through the land checkpoints is expected to be heavy from 6 – 15 September 2019

[kobayashiGT]

ICA Advisory: Traffic flow through the land checkpoints is expected to be heavy from 6 – 15 September 2019

heck On Traffic Situation Before Embarking On Your Journey Through The Land Checkpoints This September School Holiday

Traffic flow through the land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas is expected to be heavy during the September school holiday period from Friday, 6 September 2019 to Sunday, 15 September 2019. Travellers using the land checkpoints during this period can expect delays and are advised to adjust their travel plans where necessary.

Travellers Have a Part to Play

Security at checkpoints remains the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s top priority against any potential threats to Singapore. With security checks coupled with large number of travellers using the checkpoints at the same time, traffic build-up is inevitable and delays can be expected. Travellers should factor the additional time needed for immigration clearance into their plans.

Before setting off on their journey, travellers are reminded to check and ensure that they bring their rightful passports with a remaining validity of six months or more. During peak periods, ICA has encountered many instances of travellers turning up at the land checkpoints either with a wrong passport, or without a passport. Such cases will cause unnecessary delays, add to traffic build-up and inconvenience other travellers. ICA would also like to remind travellers that passports which have been reported lost can no longer be used for travelling even if they are found subsequently. These passports will be cancelled by ICA, and any attempt to use them is an offence under the Passports Act and may be punished by a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. Passports that have been recovered must be surrendered to ICA within 14 days. Failure to surrender the recovered passport is an offence under the Passports Regulations and may be punished by a fine of up to $3,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both.

Travellers are also reminded not to bring in prohibited items such as firecrackers, “Pop-Pop” or chewing gum. If travellers bring in dutiable or controlled items such as eggs, meat products and potted plants, they should proactively make declarations to ICA officers prior to checks.

Traffic Information

There were many instances of queue-cutting at both land checkpoints during peak periods. ICA advises against this as it can cause severe congestion and compromise motorists’ safety. Motorists are reminded to observe traffic rules, maintain lane discipline at all times and cooperate with checkpoint officers to ensure a safe environment at the checkpoints.

Before embarking on the journey, motorists are advised to check the traffic situation at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints through the One Motoring website or via the Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along the BKE and AYE respectively. Motorists can also check the ICA’s Facebook page for updates on the traffic situation at both land checkpoints.

For more Traffic Information:

Call the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117;

• Tune in to the radio; or
• Visit One Motoring website (www.onemotoring.com.sg) or MyTransport.SG portal (www.mytransport.sg); or
• Visit ICA’s Facebook page for traffic updates at the land checkpoints.

Clearance Efficiency Without Compromising Security

The ICA will continue to take necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. The checkpoint officers will continue to monitor traffic conditions on a real time basis and ensure optimal deployment of resources. The ICA will also continue to work with the Traffic Police to ensure road discipline at the critical junctions leading to the land checkpoints. ICA seeks travellers’ understanding and cooperation when using the land checkpoints during the peak periods.

[1]12 August 2019 is a public holiday in Malaysia except for the state of Johor.

[Sadan]

Er... Thur is 5 Sep 2019.. 6 Sep 2019 is Fri rite? No wonder I read till gong gong 😂

 

Thanks for sharing.. tot wan go walk walk look see.. thank cam skip liao 😅

Edited September 3, 2019 by Sadan

[kobayashiGT]

5 minutes ago, Sadan said:

Er... Thur is 5 Sep 2019.. 6 Sep 2019 is Fri rite? No wonder I read till gong gong 😂

 

Thanks for sharing.. tot wan go walk walk look see.. thank cam skip liao 😅

Woah. Bagus mata. haha. I edited liao.

I also thinking of going in to do my VEP. I think gonna hold my horses liao.

[Tianmo]

35 minutes ago, Sadan said:

Er... Thur is 5 Sep 2019.. 6 Sep 2019 is Fri rite? No wonder I read till gong gong 😂

 

Thanks for sharing.. tot wan go walk walk look see.. thank cam skip liao 😅

Because next week short school break mah.  Last day of school is this coming Friday,  so all cheong in for short holiday break,  come back prepare for final exam.  

Edited September 3, 2019 by Tianmo

[Wt_know]

where is the mother father custom jam thread? 

i was trying to post this. or this will be the new mother father jam thread? lol

Edited September 3, 2019 by Wt_know

[Ichibawa]

5 hours ago, kobayashiGT said:

Woah. Bagus mata. haha. I edited liao.

I also thinking of going in to do my VEP. I think gonna hold my horses liao.

VEP Can just show up and say wanna do meh? I thought you need to make appointment as they will chase you away with a broom if you don't have one.  

[Phluvcat]

I going in 14 Sep morning to do VEP since I going JB anyway. Hope the jam not so bad by then.

[Vinceng]

Traffic will start building up from 5 Sep (Thur) late morning to early afternoon, as students go to school for just 2 hours in the morning for Teacher's Day celebrations. 

[Wt_know]

no 3hrs jam no talk ... 

hopefully not as bad as national day! ... lol

[Tohto]

22 hours ago, Tianmo said:

Because next week short school break mah.  Last day of school is this coming Friday,  so all cheong in for short holiday break,  come back prepare for final exam.  

Last day of school Thursday.

Friday Teacher day.

[Ichibawa]

2 hours ago, Phluvcat said:

I going in 14 Sep morning to do VEP since I going JB anyway. Hope the jam not so bad by then.

Mate, I think you better start of earlier as it is a Saturday and there is a time slot you need to abide to.

[Ysc3]

I hope more will leave SG for the school holidays...  More!  More! More! 

[Karoon]

I'm going but not sure which day is going to be new record day...

Thurs? Fri? Sat? Sun?

Wish there was some motoring poll so we could all decide

[Phluvcat]

2 hours ago, Ichibawa said:

Mate, I think you better start of earlier as it is a Saturday and there is a time slot you need to abide to.

Yeah man will be leaving early morning. I rather lose sleep than waste time stuck in the jam 😁

[Ichibawa]

22 minutes ago, Phluvcat said:

Yeah man will be leaving early morning. I rather lose sleep than waste time stuck in the jam 😁

Actually the crucial point is the appointed time slot. Not too sure what will happen if you missed it. That is why I'd say do it right the first time and save the hassle in future. I submitted my documents since they started VEP and was still not invited for installation. Yet my friends who applied in June got it first. Well... at most I just don't go in... not that I budget based on JB fuel. 

[Wt_know]

simi tai ji?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/jb.traffic.information.sharing/permalink/1187309368133809?sfns=xmwa

Edited September 7, 2019 by Wt_know

[Tianmo]

5 minutes ago, Wt_know said:

simi tai ji?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/jb.traffic.information.sharing/permalink/1187309368133809?sfns=xmwa

see liao also toh, sian 90%....

[Kezg1]

On 9/4/2019 at 1:05 PM, Ichibawa said:

Actually the crucial point is the appointed time slot. Not too sure what will happen if you missed it. That is why I'd say do it right the first time and save the hassle in future. I submitted my documents since they started VEP and was still not invited for installation. Yet my friends who applied in June got it first. Well... at most I just don't go in... not that I budget based on JB fuel. 

.. send email to them..quote ur name n car no. .... n screen shot ur registration.. they will reply.