With effect from 1 July, work pass holders in Singapore will no longer be allowed to keep or use foreign registered vehicles here, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
LTA previously said in a press release on 6 May about the upcoming withdrawal of exemptions for WPHs to keep and use their foreign-registered vehicles in Singapore.
Speaking to 8World News, LTA said that they are hoping the new rules will help with the need for vehicle control, in the wake of the recent heavy traffic into Singapore.
First-time offenders who breach the new ruling with face a fine of up to $1,000 and a jail term of up to 3 months, with repeat offenders facing a fine of up to $2,000 or a jail term of up to 6 months.
WPHs who do not live in Singaproe must also make sure that their foreign-registered vehicles stay outside of Singapore for a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Prior to the changes in the ruling, WPHs were allowed to keep and use their vehicles in Singapore due to the border restrictions as a result of the pandemic.