SCDF expands implementation of system that prioritises traffic lights for ambulances near hospitals
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) recently announced the continued implementation of the Traffic Priority System (TPS) for ambulances.
SCDF stated that the Phase 1 Implementation since July 2024 has seen “positive operational outcomes”.
Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook
SCDF system gives ambulances traffic light priority near hospitals
TPS provides traffic light priority for ambulances at selected traffic junctions, typically near hospitals for the “final mile” of casualty conveyance.
Co-developed with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and HTXSG, the system uses an electronic transponder in the vehicle to transition traffic lights at these junctions.
Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook
It typically occurs within 200 metres of TPS-enabled junctions and facilitates speed for ambulances conveying patients with life-threatening conditions.
Phase 1 of the implementation occurred on 15 July 2024 at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.
Over the next 3 months, the TPS activated 76 times for life-threatening medical emergencies across three nearby routes.
Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook
The traffic priority resulted in an average saved time of one minute and 40 seconds per conveyance.
TPS saves average of nearly 2 mins per conveyance
In 2025, these seven other public hospitals had the TPS rolled out to nearby junctions:
- National University Hospital
- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
- Changi General Hospital
- Singapore General Hospital
- Sengkang General Hospital
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Woodlands Hospital
As of 13 Jan 2026, the TPS recorded more than 2,500 activations and achieved average time savings of up to 1 minute 57 seconds per conveyance.
Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook
SCDF deemed the operational outcomes “positive” and will thus continue reviewing and expanding deployment of the TPS to suitable locations.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from Singapore Civil Defence Force on Facebook and Facebook.
