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Response to "Help drivers who enter motorcycle lanes at checkpoints " (The Straits Times, 23 December 2016)
The Straits Times
31 December 2016
Observe lane discipline for a safe journey at checkpoints
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority works closely with the Land Transport Authority to ensure the safety of motorists using the land checkpoints ("Help drivers who enter motorcycle lanes at checkpoints" by Mr Francis Cheng; Dec 23).
There are road signs ahead of the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints to guide motorists to the appropriate lanes.
For motorists who have entered the wrong lanes, we will monitor and deploy our officers to guide them to the correct lanes or to exit the checkpoints using the designated U-turn points.
Motorists can also approach our officers at the checkpoints should they need assistance.
We advise all motorists to observe lane discipline at all times.
This will ensure a smooth and safe journey for all checkpoint users.
Serene Wong (Ms)
Head
Public & Internal Communications
Corporate Communications Division
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
<Original letter>
The Straits Times
23 December 2016
Help drivers who enter motorcycle lanes at checkpoints
The reports on the multiple collisions along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) mentioned that the Mercedes-Benz driver is believed to have entered the lane meant for motorcycles before the Tuas Checkpoint ("Driver arrested after deadly mayhem on AYE" and "Mercedes driver seen 'talking to himself'"; both published on Dec 20).
It is said that he then reversed his car and made an illegal U-turn, before heading back in the direction he came from.
It is not uncommon for motorists to enter the wrong lane at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints.
However, does the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have measures in place to alert motorists when this happens?
How would these motorists rectify their mistake? Are there ways to allow them to exit safely?
The authorities should look at high-tech ways to help motorists.
For instance, high-resolution cameras can alert officers in the ICA control room as soon as errant vehicles are spotted.
Flashing electronic signs can signal motorists to pull over if they are in the wrong lane, while waiting for ICA officers to direct or stop incoming traffic to allow the motorists to switch to the correct lane.
Good traffic surveillance and on-site management at the checkpoints can prevent such incidents.
Francis Cheng
31 December 2016
Observe lane discipline for a safe journey at checkpoints
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority works closely with the Land Transport Authority to ensure the safety of motorists using the land checkpoints ("Help drivers who enter motorcycle lanes at checkpoints" by Mr Francis Cheng; Dec 23).
There are road signs ahead of the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints to guide motorists to the appropriate lanes.
For motorists who have entered the wrong lanes, we will monitor and deploy our officers to guide them to the correct lanes or to exit the checkpoints using the designated U-turn points.
Motorists can also approach our officers at the checkpoints should they need assistance.
We advise all motorists to observe lane discipline at all times.
This will ensure a smooth and safe journey for all checkpoint users.
Serene Wong (Ms)
Head
Public & Internal Communications
Corporate Communications Division
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
<Original letter>
The Straits Times
23 December 2016
Help drivers who enter motorcycle lanes at checkpoints
The reports on the multiple collisions along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) mentioned that the Mercedes-Benz driver is believed to have entered the lane meant for motorcycles before the Tuas Checkpoint ("Driver arrested after deadly mayhem on AYE" and "Mercedes driver seen 'talking to himself'"; both published on Dec 20).
It is said that he then reversed his car and made an illegal U-turn, before heading back in the direction he came from.
It is not uncommon for motorists to enter the wrong lane at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints.
However, does the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have measures in place to alert motorists when this happens?
How would these motorists rectify their mistake? Are there ways to allow them to exit safely?
The authorities should look at high-tech ways to help motorists.
For instance, high-resolution cameras can alert officers in the ICA control room as soon as errant vehicles are spotted.
Flashing electronic signs can signal motorists to pull over if they are in the wrong lane, while waiting for ICA officers to direct or stop incoming traffic to allow the motorists to switch to the correct lane.
Good traffic surveillance and on-site management at the checkpoints can prevent such incidents.
Francis Cheng