Thailand: The Enhancement and Conservation of Environmental Quality Act

Singapore: Joint Research

The National Environmental Agency carries out joint research and development projects with tertiary institutions.

Date Implemented: 1991

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: Projects are usually carried out on an equal cost-sharing basis.

References: http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=43

Singapore: Weekend Car Scheme

Before the implementation of the Road Pricing Scheme, the government introduced the Weekend Car (WEC) Scheme to provide further incentive to reduce vehicle use.  A WEC owner received rebates on the net ARF, and import duty and quota premium (up to a maximum of S$15,000), and paid only 30 per cent of the normal road tax. In return, he could only use his WEC during off-peak hours. Owners were given 5 special day licenses for urgent use during other hours (at $20/day) when they paid their annual road tax. 

Singapore: Financial disincentives to car ownership

The Ministry of Finance has levied a steep import duty on vehicles. The Land Transport Authority collects a heavy registration fee and an additional registration fee (ARF) for each vehicle registered in Singapore, as well as the annual Road Tax, which increases proportionate to the size of the vehicle’s engine, penalizing owners of larger capacity, higher polluting engines.

Date Implemented: 1970s

Singapore: Vehicle quota system

This legislation limits car ownership in Singapore and thereby limits the number of cars allowed on the road.  Ownership requires a certificate of entitlement (valid for 10 years) and the quota system is based on categories of vehicles differentiated by engine size.

Date Implemented: 1990

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Singapore: Incentives for switching to Euro IV compliant vehicles

Through the end of 2005, Euro IV taxis get an ARF Rebate of 100% of the open market values, and 80% after that (through Sept 2006).  Through Sept 2006, all Euro IV buses and commercial vehicles are ARF exempt.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: NEWS RELEASE NO: 26/2005

Singapore: Mandatory Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel

From Dec 1, 2005, ultra-low sulfur diesel will be mandatory in order to prepare the country to adopt the Euro IV emission standards for diesel vehicles in October 2006.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: Mandatory

References: National Environment Agency

http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=2553 

Singapore: Fuel Economy Labeling Scheme

The Label, displayed prominently on the upper right corner of the windshield of all participating show room models, provides information on fuel economy of vehicles measured under standardized (UN ECE R101 (urban cycle)) test conditions. The Label allows consumers to compare vehicles’ performance and make informed decisions.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Singapore: Road Traffic Act

This Act sets out the regulations related to road traffic, and the use of vehicles in Singapore.  It specifies that it is illegal to drive any vehicle that does not meet the minimum standards proscribed in this Act, and designates the categories of vehicles, and the taxes on them.

Date Implemented: 1961; revised 1970, 1985, 1994, 1997, 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Singapore: Area Licensing Scheme/Road User Charge