<\/p>\na slew of traffic rules<\/p>\n
<\/a>, including queue jumping and crossing double white lines.<\/p>\n
They were caught between Feb 13 and 17 during heightened enforcement operations at the checkpoint, said the police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Feb 20. <\/p>\n
At least 59 motorists were found to have committed offences including driving against the flow of traffic, crossing double white lines and jumping queues.<\/p>\n
For their traffic transgressions, 48 of them were forced to U-turn and made to join the queue again, and 31 of them were referred to the traffic police for further action.<\/p>\n
At least 11 foreign-registered vehicles were also banned from entering Singapore.<\/p>\n
The enforcement was intended to deter motorists from violating traffic rules and cutting in line at the checkpoint, during a period when heavy traffic was expected for vehicles clearing immigration.<\/p>\n
The longer waiting times also came as ICA officers intensified checks against the smuggling of items including vapes, firecrackers and bak kwa, or barbecued pork slices that are a popular snack at Chinese New Year gatherings.<\/p>\n
The authorities said they will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who compromise the safety of other road users, or those who do not comply with officers\u2019 instructions.<\/p>\n
Motorists are encouraged to maintain lane discipline when crossing the land checkpoints, said the police and ICA.<\/p>\n