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Johor stops S'poreans from buying palm oil-based cooking oil
Officers deployed at Causeway and Second Link to check S'pore vehicles. 		They're not going to be turned on... yet
ERP gantries being built, but charges to start only when congestion does.
Why so many cars turning turtle?
Stomp has received 20+ MMSes showing flipped vehicles in the past year alone. 		The alternatives
Cab fare hike.
'Pills didn't make me sober'
Manufacturers say drug can lower blood-level alcohol concentration by 50% in 40 minutes. 		Orchard Road's blockheads
Drivers spotted jamming S'pore roads during festive season.
See what see?
Curious motorists cause massive jam on Benjamin Sheares Bridge 		Carpooling starts to catch on as transport costs rise
Net sites offer rides that help all parties to save money.
80kph speed limit during festival
Speed limit will be reduced from 90kph to 80kph from Jan 31 to Feb 14. 		Don't block King of the road
With must-give-way zones soon, you'd think buses will be the new royalty.
Cops to 'ring-fence' nightspot areas to sniff out drink drivers
Traffic police to seal off all routes out of major drinking areas with roadblocks. -ST 		Gracious? Not on the roads
Summonses up as more S'poreans disregard road rules.
No need for white cards to enter Malaysia
In trial run at Causeway and Second Link, necessary data is taken off passports instead. 		ERP rates up at 14 gantries
Drivers to pay $0.50 more at 14 gantries from next Monday.
S'poreans can't escape M'sian traffic summonses
Driver will not be allowed into the country until the summons is settled. 		He zips under barrier then...
Carpark barrier came down on taxi while driver was trying to get into basement carpark.
New formula for ERP charge
Base rate to start from $2, from current $1, with each subsequent jump being $1 instead of 50 cents. 		Road expansion to slow down over next 15 years: Minister
Current vehicle growth is not sustainable and may lead to a gridlocked nation.
ERP network widened, charges going up
16 new gantries and other changes aimed at ensuring that 85% of motorists enjoy a smooth ride. -ST
 
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