SINGAPORE – A total of 14 drivers were banned from entering Singapore over the June holidays after they were caught for traffic offences at the Woodlands Checkpoint, as authorities stepped up checks for errant drivers.

There were among 52 motorists caught for traffic offences, queue-cutting and “other dangerous road behaviour” during that period, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in a statement on July 8.

The school holidays were from May 30 to June 28.

ICA said that 45 motorists were nabbed at the checkpoint’s departure area for offences such as crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns, stopping in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience, and queue cutting.

Of the 45 motorists, 34 vehicles were told to make a U-turn and re-queue, 11 drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were banned from entry into Singapore.Twenty-seven of the 45 motorists were referred to the Traffic Police for further action.

At the checkpoint’s arrival area, seven motorists were caught for queue cutting and crossing double white lines.

Among them, three drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were banned from entry into Singapore while four motorists were referred to the Traffic Police for further action.

“We seek travellers’ continued patience and understanding, and to cooperate with its officers, comply with traffic laws and maintain lane discipline when using the land checkpoints, to create a safer and more pleasant experience for all,” ICA said.

The authority had advised motorists to follow