Vulcann 6th Gear February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_771289.html $70 fine for ERP misdemeanour Published on Feb 28, 2012 THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) dispatched a letter to me last week informing me that I did not have an ERP card inserted when I entered an Electronic Road Pricing zone. What shocked me was the $70 fine. It was an honest mistake and besides, most motorists would not deliberately cross an ERP gantry without having an inserted card, knowing full well that there would be no escape from the clutches of the LTA. Previously, one would be fined only $10 for the offence. In fact, one was given a $2 discount if one paid electronically. That, I thought, was a nice gesture and punishment enough when the cost of entering the ERP zone was only 50 cents. Since when did the LTA decide to raise the fine to $70? What is the reason for spiking the fee amount so drastically? Such a punitive fine is unwarranted, especially since the LTA does not have a convenient system of settling ERP charges, requiring motorists to top up their cards ever so often. David Lim ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 27, 2012 Author Share February 27, 2012 (edited) It was an honest mistake and besides, most motorists would not deliberately cross an ERP gantry without having an inserted card, knowing full well that there would be no escape from the clutches of the LTA. Why a $70 fine in his case leh? In any case he was obviously very bitter to cite HMA and also suan LTA gao gao with the phrase highlighted in bold.. Edited February 27, 2012 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Sore loser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neost 6th Gear February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 I think the offence may not be just forget to insert the cash card into IU while crossing the ERP gantry. Let's wait for more info from LTA if the discussion is hot enough to warrant their response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Keen to hear LTA side of story Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiario 5th Gear February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 (edited) the last time it happen to me, cashcard inside but no deduction, LTA ask me go vicom check my ERP IU before issuing any fine. after checking, found that it is my cashcard spoilt, no penalty also. Edited February 27, 2012 by Kiario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 he in and out 7 times [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 he in and out 7 times [laugh] Forward and reverse 7x? Cannot hear the card being sucked "beep!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Forget 1 time too many? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Hmmmmmmmm honest mistake,,,,,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Why a $70 fine in his case leh? In any case he was obviously very bitter to cite HMA and also suan LTA gao gao with the phrase highlighted in bold.. Why $70? There were a couple of times I forgot and it was only $10. He must have either passed through 7 gantries without a card. Hmm... Will be interesting to see the reply from LTA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Author Share February 28, 2012 (edited) I think the offence may not be just forget to insert the cash card into IU while crossing the ERP gantry. Let's wait for more info from LTA if the discussion is hot enough to warrant their response Is there a difference in treatment when a cash card is present (but not inserted properly) or not at all inside the IU when a vehicle goes under when a ERP is in operation? His case was that he "did not have an ERP card inserted" (he meant cash card right?) so not sure it is no card or not slot in properly. Still the $70 fine is puzzling... Have to hear LTA's side of the story then. Edited February 28, 2012 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 I have also been whacked with this. NO CARD - $70 No funds - $11 (or whatever) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 (edited) From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_771289.html $70 fine for ERP misdemeanour Published on Feb 28, 2012 THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) dispatched a letter to me last week informing me that I did not have an ERP card inserted when I entered an Electronic Road Pricing zone. What shocked me was the $70 fine. It was an honest mistake and besides, most motorists would not deliberately cross an ERP gantry without having an inserted card, knowing full well that there would be no escape from the clutches of the LTA. Previously, one would be fined only $10 for the offence. In fact, one was given a $2 discount if one paid electronically. That, I thought, was a nice gesture and punishment enough when the cost of entering the ERP zone was only 50 cents. Since when did the LTA decide to raise the fine to $70? What is the reason for spiking the fee amount so drastically? Such a punitive fine is unwarranted, especially since the LTA does not have a convenient system of settling ERP charges, requiring motorists to top up their cards ever so often. David Lim He had been fine before and he continue abusing it..... He pawn his own statement with the word 'Previously', so he never learn his lesson ... Next fine would be $120/- ...... Edited February 28, 2012 by Picnic06 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Author Share February 28, 2012 I have also been whacked with this. NO CARD - $70 No funds - $11 (or whatever) Your experiences sort of clears the air then. This chap was spotted by the system without a "ERP card" i.e. cash card then & like your case kena the $70 fine. Case closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardo Clutched February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Funny this guy, instead of writing to LTA directly to clarify matters he wrote to ST forum to seek answers from LTA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars08 1st Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 He shld hv jus appeal it to LTA instead of blowing it up... unless LTA bochap him, which is unlikely...they r usually quite a friendly bunch of ppl...the security guards at the gate was very nice n good memory with faces too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet 3rd Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 (edited) there was once I went in to inspect IU as cannot read..then in the process they found out that there was one incident of no card detected a few months back.. that lady also puzzled why I never received anything. In the end waived it due IU spoil. Edited February 28, 2012 by Baphomet ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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