Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)

Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is a system used to manage road congestion in Singapore.

At a glance

Understanding ERP

ERP is used to manage road congestion in Singapore. Drivers will incur ERP charges when passing through ERP gantries during its operational hours. To avoid incurring ERP charges, motorists can consider using alternative routes, travelling outside ERP operational hours, or taking public transport instead of driving.   

ERP rates are reviewed every quarter and adjusted during the June and December school holidays, based on the traffic conditions at the time.

ERP rates are generally set in half-hour periods. 

The time period (0730-0800) means the corresponding ERP rate applies from and including 7.30am and applies until but excluding 8.00am. 

The same definition applies to other time periods.

ERP rates are adjusted to keep traffic moving at an optimal speed range of 20-30 kmh on arterial roads and 45-65 kmh on expressways.

The ERP charge you pay depends on:

• The type of your vehicle. Bigger vehicle types pay more.
• The time you enter the ERP gantry. During peak hours, charges can change every half hour to help spread traffic flow over a longer period.

Check the ERP Rates

ERP operating hours on Sundays, public holidays and eve of major public holidays

There are no ERP charges for Sundays and all public holidays. ERP stops operating at 1 pm on the eve of New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas Day.
 

Paying ERP charges

All Singapore-registered vehicles must install an IU to drive through operating ERP gantries. If you do not have an IU, there is a penalty of $70.00 for each operating ERP gantry you drive through.

The IU in each vehicle communicates with the ERP gantry to deduct the ERP charge. You can install your IU at any LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC) at a cost of $155.80. For IU-related issues, you can visit an IU inspection centre.

Each IU comes with a label stating the IU number, you can refer to the pictures below on how the label looks like. Alternatively, you can also check your IU number online.

IUs are covered by a 5-year warranty. You will need to pay for a replacement if your IU becomes faulty after its warranty period, or if the IU label is missing or unreadable. 

To learn more about the warranty period of your IU, write to us stating your vehicle number. 

Modes of payment 

There are 2 ways to pay for ERP charges when you drive through an ERP gantry. You can pay via:

a.  Backend payment services 

Go Digital! Drive through ERP gantries without having to top up your stored value card.

Sign up for a EZ-Link Motoring Service or Virtual Cashcard account in 3 simple steps to enjoy the convenience of paying your ERP fees instantly via credit/debit card today!

 Step 1: Register an account via the website or the mobile app

Step 2: Provide the vehicle no. and NRIC of the vehicle owner

Step 3: Provide credit/debit card information to be used for ERP fees

Upon completion of these 3 steps, you will be notified when your account has been activated. You can then pay ERP fees automatically each time you drive through a gantry.

• Virtual CashCard
• EZ-Link Motoring Service

b.  A stored-value card inserted into your IU

The ERP fee is immediately deducted from the card, so ensure that your card (e.g. NETS CashCard or CEPAS Card) has sufficient value. Save the inconvenience of having to make such checks by registering to a backend payment services.

Learn where you can purchase the following stored-value cards:

• NETS CashCard
• EZ-Link Motoring Card
• NETS Motoring Card

Perform a self-check that the IU and your stored-value cards are working before you drive,

• Ensure your stored-value card is connected by removing and inserting it into the IU. You should hear a ''beep'' and see the value of your card on the IU display.
• Check that the value of your stored-value card is sufficient for your route. Check the rates for specific routes. 

ERP Violation

If you did not pay your ERP charge due to a defective IU, an expired or improperly inserted stored-value card, or because there was insufficient value in your card, you will receive a notification within a few days after the violation.

You can also check the notification online via digital services.

If you are charged an administrative fee in your ERP violation, you can save $2 by paying for your violation through these digital channels:

• Online 
• AXS stations/AXS e-Station/AXS m-Station
• SAM Kiosk/Singpost Mobile App/Online
• Electronic banking facilities such as ATM, mobile and internet banking 

To avoid violations due to your stored-value card being expired, improperly inserted or having insufficient value, consider using a backend payment service.

Check your ERP violation notice

ERP for foreign-registered vehicles

For foreign-registered vehicles, the rules for paying ERP differ according to your vehicle type.

If you drive in Singapore without an IU, there is a penalty of $70.00 for each operating ERP gantry you drive through. 

ERP rates for your vehicle
 

Revised ERP Rates from 28 August 2023

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates.

Based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions in July 2023, traffic has built up at various stretches of expressways. To manage congestion at these locations, ERP rates will be adjusted by $1.00 with effect from 28 August 2023 at the following 3 locations during the 4 specified time periods.

*ERP rate per Passenger Car Unit (PCU)
**Rates for other time slots at previously announced gantries remain unchanged

Rates for the other previously announced timeslots/gantries remain unchanged. With these adjustments, the number of locations and timeslots charged is still lower than the number charged pre-COVID.

LTA will continue to monitor traffic speeds and congestion levels closely and assess if ERP rates need to be further adjusted.

Rates for download

The full list of the ERP rates for different vehicle types across all gantries can be found here:

With effect from 28 August 2023

• Passenger Cars/ Lights Goods Vehicles/ Taxis
• Motorcycles
• Heavy Goods Vehicles and Small Buses
• Very Heavy Goods Vehicles and Big Buses

With effect from 26 June 2023

• Passenger Cars/ Lights Goods Vehicles/ Taxis
• Motorcycles
• Heavy Goods Vehicles and Small Buses
• Very Heavy Goods Vehicles and Big Buses

Route Planning

For planning of routes, you may wish to consider using applications developed by companies such as: 

• maps.google.com.sg
• www.gothere.sg
• www.streetdirectory.com

Related Information

•  ERP Changes to Manage City Congestion [398 Kb]
• Managing Congestion In The City Centre (Press Release 18 June 08)
• Measures To Manage Road Usage (Press Release 30 Jan 08)
• ERP at Northbound CTE and Orchard Road (Press Release 28 Sept 05)
• Why Do I have to Pay ERP charges to leave Orchard?