CNA: Illegal vehicle modifications on the rise Options

[Darthrevan]

Car owners carrying out illegal modifications are on the rise.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said there's been an almost 30 per cent jump in the number from 2011.

Between January and April this year, the number of summons issued by LTA averages at 784 each month, compared to a monthly average of 611 last year.

Some of the most common illegal vehicle modifications are tinted windows and lighting infringements.

Drivers who modify their cars call it their "interest" and "passion".

There is even a car show and competition just to flaunt the many flashy modifications.

But such a hobby does not come cheap as it can amount to tens of thousands of dollars.

Experts Channel NewsAsia spoke to said these modifications done illegally can be dangerous.

The probability of an illegally modified car going up in flames after encountering an impact has a 70 per cent higher risk relative to cars that did not undergo any illegal modifications.

Also, the illegal modifications can cause damage to the car in the long run.

Owner of Hanip Automobiles, Hanip Abdul, said: "You (the car) lose a lot of power; there're a lot of unburnt gas coming out from (the car's) gaspipe. There're a lot of things happening to your car. Eventually you see that your car (has) no power, outside concession very high. These are (what) they call wrong illegal modifications."

He further added that it is not advisable to carry out any illegal modifications as every car has been designed to its optimum condition.

Nevertheless, not all modifications are illegal.

Motorists who wish to modify their vehicles are advised to check with the LTA or look up the guidelines.

For first-time offenders who illegally modify their vehicles, they face a fine of up to S$1,000, or a jail term of up to three months.

Repeat offenders will face a fine of up to S$2,000, or a jail term of up to six months.

The LTA will also take actions against workshops found to be facilitating illegal modifications.

Such workshops will face a fine of up to S$2,000, or a jail term of up to three months, for the first offence; and a fine of up to S$5,000, or a jail term of up to six months for repeat offences.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1216289/1/.html

[Seanboi]

Wah workshop also kena fined?

[Kelpie]

It looks like they are also nipping the problem at the source .

Some workshops survived because of their known skill set in car modifications.

Regards,

[Turboflat4]

Owner of Hanip Automobiles, Hanip Abdul, said: "You (the car) lose a lot of power; there're a lot of unburnt gas coming out from (the car's) gaspipe. There're a lot of things happening to your car. Eventually you see that your car (has) no power, outside concession very high. These are (what) they call wrong illegal modifications."

He further added that it is not advisable to carry out any illegal modifications as every car has been designed to its optimum condition.

Ha ha, Hanip services my Vios. So much rubbish coming out of him. Never pegged him as a limelight-hogging gahmen spokesman.

[ER-3682]

Ha ha, Hanip services my Vios. So much rubbish coming out of him. Never pegged him as a limelight-hogging gahmen spokesman.

Hanip is from Borneo Motor,all his jobs are done according to Toyota Japan standard.

[Highmount]

They forgot workshops in JB

[AlanZ]

Coe increase so madly and vehicle population is being tighten.
Ratio of vehicle growth dun go in line with rate of increase of population growth due to lack of land.
Ppl cannot afford change car so easily yet cannot modify.
Singaporeans forced into a corner n life is so stressful in this little red dot
Haiz

[Satrianeo_2012]

hoho.... I am thinking about wide body mod for my car. But its not crucial so later then do.

Do hell with those LTA stuff..... All those idiots know nothing about cars.

This post has been edited by Satrianeo_2012: Jul 29 2012, 10:46 AM

[Macrosszero]

What are you talking about? Mod already then stress.

Back when I was running semi slick tires, changed extractor, etc, LTA/TP pass by, I stress.

Nowadays, back to stock, no stress at all.

[Achee]

Could this also be due to LTA rules being overly stringent? For example, DRL is considered illegal in Singapore when many European countries accept them with their arms open.

[Eyke]

Could this also be due to LTA rules being overly stringent? For example, DRL is considered illegal in Singapore when many European countries accept them with their arms open.

DRL is legal, but only if factory-fitted...

[Donut]

Could this also be due to LTA rules being overly stringent? For example, DRL is considered illegal in Singapore when many European countries accept them with their arms open.

It's not illegal. The difference is it needed to be fixed by ADs.

If they let anyone fix, u know alot of ppl will anyhow fix

[Blackyv]

They forgot workshops in JB

They can't do anything to jb ws... maybe causeway custom will check for car mod beside fuel meter soon?..

[Tohto]

The problem is many after market HID are not properly adjusted, they are pointing to high up and will blind others car.

[Satrianeo_2012]

Could this also be due to LTA rules being overly stringent? For example, DRL is considered illegal in Singapore when many European countries accept them with their arms open.

Well, this is what happens when you have pple who put out all the regulations who know absolutely nothing about cars.......

Eg. exhaust system. In other countries, they don't care what you use as long as it meet the regulations. And regulations are very tight. Sometimes, even old stock cars fail emission tests.

Then there is wide body..... Other countries are legal, here is not....

[KaKiLang]

I support lta, they have to draw a line some where to make our conjested system safer.

Want performance go get one.

This post has been edited by KaKiLang: Jul 29 2012, 11:47 AM

[Mkl22]

Well, this is what happens when you have pple who put out all the regulations who know absolutely nothing about cars.......

Eg. exhaust system. In other countries, they don't care what you use as long as it meet the regulations. And regulations are very tight. Sometimes, even old stock cars fail emission tests.

Then there is wide body..... Other countries are legal, here is not....

Being a govt official naturally you would want to be cautious. Why break your iron rice bowl by being Kay kiang and approve mods. If these mods kill someone. Then you get into trouble. I would also do blanket ban on mods. The public is now on a witch hunt. Any wrong doing is highly publicised and for sure a scape goat would be found.

[Jaglim]

Then there are tonnes of $$ for LTA to collect from the road!!!

DRL is legal, but only if factory-fitted...

[WTF]

Ha ha, Hanip services my Vios. So much rubbish coming out of him. Never pegged him as a limelight-hogging gahmen spokesman.

CNA will only post those views are are pro-authority....don't think we'll see one workshop interviewed suggesting mod is good......

[Keithchue]

really? i went to this wks before under heavy recommendation from my friends. all i can say, rather be forgotten then going back.