The Weekend Car (WEC), Off-Peak Car (OPC) and Revised Off-Peak Car (ROPC) schemes were introduced to reduce peak hour traffic. Cars under these off-peak car schemes enjoy cost savings for reduced usage.
At A Glance
Understanding off-peak car schemes |
There are 3 types of off-peak car schemes — Weekend Car (WEC), Off-Peak Car (OPC) and Revised Off-Peak Car (ROPC).
Currently, cars can only be registered under or converted to the ROPC scheme. Existing cars under WEC and OPC schemes will remain in their respective schemes unless they are converted to the ROPC scheme.
There are different restrictions on the usage hours for cars under the different off-peak car schemes.
To drive your WEC/OPC/ROPC during the restricted hours, you will need an Electronic Day (e-Day) Licence.
In return for reduced usage of your car, you will enjoy certain benefits. |
Driving a car under an off-peak car scheme |
You can register a new car as an ROPC or convert your existing normal car, WEC/OPC to an ROPC.
To drive your WEC/OPC/ROPC during restricted hours, you must buy an e-Day Licence and indicate a usage date.
When your WEC/OPC/ROPC’s COE expires, you must renew its COE to continue using it on the roads. |
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Understanding off-peak car schemes
There are 3 types of off-peak car schemes — Weekend Car (WEC), Off-Peak Car (OPC) and Revised Off-Peak Car (ROPC). Currently, cars can only be registered as a ROPC or be converted to the ROPC scheme. Cars under the WEC Scheme and OPC scheme will remain in their schemes unless they are converted to the ROPC scheme.
One of the main differences among the schemes is the restriction on usage hours.
Restricted hours for WEC/OPC/ROPC schemes
Cars under the WEC/OPC/ROPC schemes cannot be used during the restricted hours below. To use your WEC/OPC/ ROPC during the restricted hours, you must buy an e-Day License and indicate a usage date.
Restricted Hours Your car cannot be driven on: |
WEC/OPC |
ROPC |
|---|---|---|
Mondays – Fridays |
7am to 7pm |
7am to 7pm |
Saturdays (excluding public holidays) |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Sundays |
No restriction |
No restriction |
| Eve of 5 Public Holidays in Singapore (Eve of New Year’s Day, Eve of Chinese New Year, Eve of Hari Raya Puasa, Eve of Deepavali, and Eve of Christmas Day) | 7am to 3pm | No restriction |
Public Holidays in Singapore |
No restriction |
No restriction |
Restrictions on the eve of public holidays in 2022:
Restricted Hours Your car cannot be driven on: |
WEC/OPC |
ROPC |
|---|---|---|
Eve of Chinese New Year Monday 31 January 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Eve of Good Friday Thursday 14 April 2022 |
7am to 7pm |
7am to 7pm |
Eve of Labour Day Saturday 30 April 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Eve of Hari Raya Puasa Monday 2 May 2022 |
No restriction |
No restriction |
Eve of Vesak Day Saturday 14 May 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Eve of Hari Raya Haji Saturday 9 July 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Eve of National Day Monday 8 August 2022 |
7am to 7pm |
7am to 7pm |
Eve of Deepvali Sunday 23 October 2022 |
No restriction |
No restriction |
Eve of Christmas Day Saturday 24 December 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Eve of New Year's Day Saturday 31 December 2022 |
7am to 3pm |
No restriction |
Electronic Day (e-Day) Licence
An e-Day Licence costs $20. It allows you to use your WEC/OPC/ROPC during the restricted hours for 1 day. You must indicate a usage date when you buy an e-Day Licence.
Benefits
In return for reduced usage of your car, the off-peak car scheme lets you enjoy the following benefits
Converting a Normal Car, WEC or OPC to an ROPC
You can also convert your normal car, WEC or OPC to an ROPC.
Converting an ROPC to a normal car
You can convert your ROPC to a normal car.
Buying an e-Day Licence
You can convert your ROPC to a normal car.
To drive your WEC/OPC/ROPC during the restricted hours, you will need to buy an e-Day Licence and indicate a usage date.
You can buy an e-Day Licence at the following:
- Online (Available all day except from midnight to 1am)
- AXS (m-Station, e-Station and kiosks)
- SAM Kiosk, Web, and SingPost Mobile App