SINGAPORE — In preparation for the expected surge in Causeway traffic over the next few days, the Government has announced an emergency Three-Quarter Bladder Rule, requiring motorists travelling to Johor to ensure their bladders are at least 75% empty before arriving at the checkpoint.

The advisory follows concerns that thousands of motorists may underestimate both the traffic situation and the structural integrity of their pelvic floor.

Officials stressed that the measure is entirely for motorists' own good.

"We're not trying to control when Singaporeans use the toilet," explained Immigration Department spokesman Kee Phang Jio.

"We're simply saying that once you're halfway across the Causeway, it becomes a very poor time to discover you should have gone."

Authorities said they were particularly concerned about motorists stopping illegally after uttering the nationally recognised emergency phrase:

"Eh bro... I really cannot tahan already."

Besides creating a traffic hazard, such incidents may also result in what officials delicately referred to as "secondary incidents occurring inside the vehicle."

"We're trying to prevent both categories of accidents," said Kee.

The spokesman added that while drivers often spend hours preparing passports, Touch 'n Go cards and e-wallets before travelling, very few appear to have a bladder strategy.

"Preparation should not end at your glove compartment."

Under the temporary advisory, travellers are encouraged to avoid excessive liquids two hours before departure and make one final toilet visit within thirty minutes of reaching Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint.

ICA is also studying a new feature on the MyICA app allowing motorists to voluntarily declare their Estimated Bladder Occupancy (EBO) before departure.

Drivers assessed to be in the "High Risk" category may receive a push notification reading:

"Strongly Recommended: One More Time."

Meanwhile, portable signboards approaching Woodlands Checkpoint will display reminders including:

LAST TOILET BEFORE REGRET

and

YOUR PASSPORT IS VALID. IS YOUR BLADDER?

Singaporeans have expressed mixed reactions.

One motorist said he was "absolutely pissed" that the Government was now taking an interest in his toilet habits.

Another insisted he would "hold it all the way."

Authorities responded by wishing him "all the best."

At press time, the Government was reportedly studying whether bladder capacity should eventually become one of the competency requirements for obtaining a Class 3 driving licence.