Singapore Registration of Vehicles

Vehicle Quota System

Vehicle Quota system (VQS), was introduced on 1 may 1990. It is to provide a fair & effective mechanism to regulate vehicle population. Under this system, quota of new vehicles allowed for registration is pre-determined, to prevailing traffic condition

To enourage car owners to replace thier car early, PARF scheme(Preferential Additional Registration Fee scheme) was modified on 1 Nov 1990. This benefit is used to offset ARF payable for registration of a new car regardless of its engine capacity.

A road tax surcharge introduced on 1 may 1990 on vehicle aged 10 years & above.The purpose is to discourage old car age 10 years & above.This surcharge was increased as below:

ROV has authorised three inspection centres :

Purpose of ROV

It is resposible for regulation and licensing of public Service vehicles& public service vehicle personnel

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