Jump to content

Why did this Hiace driver jam on the brakes right before the ERP gantry?

Why did this Hiace driver jam on the brakes right before the ERP gantry?

thatJDMahboy

14,843 views

No one likes to pay for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges, and sometimes it's funny to see how a simple system that helps regulate traffic flow has the potential to cause so much frustration for people like this Hiace driver.

Watch the video here: 

This incident occurred at ERP 42 on the slip road from the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) to the Central Expressway (CTE).

What happened?

As the cam car approaches the slip road towards an ERP gantry, a Toyota Hiace can be seen hitting his brakes abruptly before coming to a halt just before the gantry. 

This dangerous action from the Hiace driver caused the cam car to react with an emergency brake as well. 

Shortly after, the Hiace driver turns on his hazard light.

The cam car proceeds to overtake the Hiace and carry on with his journey, only for the Hiace driver to drive off.  

giphy.gif

Possibilities

At first glance, it seems as though the Hiace driver was attempting to avoid ERP payment by waiting for the ERP timer to end. 

image.png.86bb13c93b5729f00b54ca8a4d243f37.png

However, a closer look at the ERP timing disregards the initial intent of the Hiace driver's action.

Instead, it is highly likely that the Hiace driver either forgot to insert his stored-value card, or he was swapping an insufficient stored-value card with one that has sufficient value into his IU.

Nevertheless, actions like this should not be condoned. 

Just pay the $10 fine or "administrative fee" and take it as a lesson learnt. 

Netizens' comments

image.png.d04490ad8caa11b9b3c66aef081a2a3f.png

Modern problems require modern solutions 😎

image.png.568a39df0836d2ae494b7f0fe5e9b2f4.png

Do or die, Hiace driver gonna get slapped with a fine. 

image.png.6a8d2808bac4f3d510357fdcb93380eb.png

Hold up...This man has got a valid point right here.

 

---

Thinking of selling your car? sgCarMart Quotz guarantees the highest selling price for your car. We’ll even give you $100 cash if you find a better offer elsewhere! Get a free quote to find out how much your car is worth today!




1 Comment


Recommended Comments

I forgot to insert cash card 2 weeks ago. So long no erp. As I drove under I thought its OK just pay the $10 fine. Surprise! Just received a $70 summon for the offence yesterday.....

 

Is this the rate these days? If I knew, I'd fake an accident/ breakdown before gantry just so I can save $70. That's 10-15 days of my lunch.

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Carpark Review: Junction 8

    Built in the 1980s, Bishan (or Bishan New Town) may not be one of the earliest housing estates in Singapore, but it was the first whose HDB architecture saw a departure from the more brutalist designs of the past and featured more variation in height and design.  Residents are primarily served by Junction 8, which opened in 1993. Now more than 30 years old, it remains the sole mall in the Bishan East area. Driving there? Here’s our quick review of the carpark.  Manoeuvrability: T

    bobthemob

    bobthemob

×
×
  • Create New...