Driving licence in Singapore
| Singaporean driving licence | |
|---|---|
| Type | Driving licence |
| Issued by | Singapore |
| Purpose | Authorisation |
| Eligibility | Singaporeans, permanent residents and foreigners with a valid visa above 18 who have passed a practical driving test |
| Expiration | Lifelong, but medical clearance needed at 65 |
| Cost | $25 – Provisional driving license only S$50 – Driving licence issue fee only $6.50 – Traffic Police Theory Test(s) $33 – Traffic Police Practical Test Up to S$4,000 – Total learning cost |
A driving licence in Singapore is required before a person is allowed to drive a motor vehicle of any description on a road in the country. Like many other countries in the world, an individual must possess a valid driving licence before being permitted to drive on the road, and driving licence holders are subject to all traffic rules. The minimum age to drive a motor vehicle and getting a Qualified Driving Licence (QDL) in Singapore is 18 years old. The driving licence is for the normal lifespan of a person, but continued eligibility to drive requires a medical clearance after reaching the age of 65.
Learners can engage in one of the three operational driving schools or private driving instructors to learn. In an effort to professionalise driver education, no new licences for private driving instructors have been issued since 1987. For those who accumulated 13 demerit points and above within the one-year probationary period, the licence will be revoked. Driving licences in Singapore are administered by the Traffic Police (TP) of the Singapore Police Force (SPF).