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Unique Signs of Singapore 2In this article on unique signs in Singapore, we took our cameras to Changi Point jetty and were surprised to find what we saw. The signs are interesting and inform us of the various do’s and don’ts in the park. The signs listed here would provide you with more insight into the lives of Singaporeans.
I do not know how this will sound to you but in our honest opinion, we doubt that our kite would fly as high as an aircraft would go. But oh well, we guess safety comes first! We offer special thanks to CAAS for putting up these signs so that our flights are usually safe, because these signs ward off unneeded distraction for the pilots.
Be considerate while drinking from the water fountain? Like how are we supposed to do that? Do not drink so much so that the person behind do not have to wait too long? Or to not use the clean drinking water for washing purposes or the likes? You decide.
Not all maintenance vehicles are long vehicles. They might be vans, trucks, or even forklifts. However, the National Parks Board decided to use a long vehicle in this sign. To us, it may just look like a normal length lorry/truck and would appear no different to the other vehicles in the other sign listed below. However, nonetheless, beware!
Just like in other parks of Singapore and our outlying islands, there are designated camping sites. Maybe it is to improve security so that our trusty police force has a limited area to patrol or maybe other sites are dangerous due to the weather or tides as most camping sites are along our coastline. So take heed or be sorry if anything bad happens. This is how Singapore works, so be glad that we are so orderly.
Well, what is a camp without a campfire? Yet, Singapore forbids you to start one. And so, we follow and obey because it is ultimately for our own good. Be safe. And a warning to kids, no playing with fire (even at camps).
First, you notice the designated camping sites and now, for the other areas, no camping is allowed. So be good and listen. When you spot this particular sign, search for another place to spend the night as it might not be very safe to stay there. We do not want you to end up in the waters the next day when you wake.
To further conserve our natural environment, no fishing is allowed at most parks or jetties. If you spot someone fishing, then it is highly likely that he/she is doing it illegally. Or maybe, there is no sign there to warn them not to.
Swimming is not allowed in the jetty area for obvious reasons like accidental fatality or you might get swept out to sea due to the strong currents. We do not wish you to drown too, so do as the signs say alright?
Riding of bicycles are not allowed on the bridge to ensure safety and also, to not obstruct the pedestrians walking along the bridge to the other side. Accidents could be avoided if everyone heeds warnings.
Motorised bicycles are also not permitted on the bridge for the same reasons stated above.
Personal pets are not allowed in certain areas. And if you want to bring your pet out for a walk, be a responsible person by cleaning up after them!
Vehicles that are meant for specific uses have to adhere to this rule. Parking at unauthorised lots or spaces is liable to be fined.
Littering is one of the most hated activities in Singapore. The government used to punish offenders by making them go through corrective work orders. However, we thought that maybe because that method was not as efficient to curb the repeat offenders, fines took over. And is apparently doing a very good job too!
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