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| Q | Is there a deadline to change the speed limit label? What happens if the speed limit label is not changed in time? Can the light commercial vehicle still travel at 70km/h if it is not carrying workers? | |
| A | There is no time frame imposed for owners of light commercial vehicles to replace the existing speed limit discs.
We will leave it to the vehicle owners to make their own arrangements to change the speed limit label after the revised speed limit has come into effect. A light goods vehicle that is not carrying workers can travel at 70km/h only if the new speed limit label showing 70km/h is displayed. Similarly, a small bus with seat belts for passengers can travel at 70km/h only if the 70km/h speed limit label is displayed. Hence, it is in the owners' interest to replace the speed limit label early.
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| Q | Is there any change to the speed limits for heavy commercial vehicles? What is the speed limit for such vehicles? | |
| A | The revised speed limit does not apply to heavy commercial vehicles. Such vehicles must not exceed the posted road speed limits, or vehicle speed limits which are currently set at 40km/h to 60km/h, depending on the class of vehicles. |
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| Q | Must I obtain LTA's approval for installing passenger seat belts in my bus? If yes, what are the documents that must be submitted? | |
| A | Yes. Buses to be fitted with seat belts would be subjected to LTA's approval. Prior to granting approval, the LTA would check to ensure that all seat belts and seat belt anchorage points fitted in the bus comply with internationally recognised standards (e.g. ECE standard, British standard, etc.).
The following documents should be submitted to LTA for evaluation:
- Calculations endorsed by Professional Engineer (Mechanical) on the seat belt anchorage points, seat mounting and installation details; and
- Certification from Professional Engineer (Mechanical) to certify that the seat belt assembly together with seat complied with internationally recognised standard.
The bus would also be inspected to ensure proper installation and functioning of the seat belts.
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| Q | Must I reset the speed setting for the speed warning device (SWD) in my light goods vehicle to enjoy the higher vehicle speed limit? | |
| A | As light goods vehicles will continue to be subjected to the speed limit of 60km/h when they are carrying workers on the vehicles' cargo decks/ compartments, it will be left to the owners of LGVs to decide whether to reset the speed warning buzzer from 60km/h to 70 km/h. There is no time frame imposed for owners who wish to reset or replace their SWD to comply with the new requirement. Should vehicle owners decide to change the speed setting, they can approach the relevant SWD agents for assistance. |
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| Q | What are the changes to vehicle speed limits? | |
| A | The speed limit for light commercial vehicles (i.e. light goods vehicle (LGVs), and small buses with maximum laden weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and with seating capacity of up to 15 passengers) has been raised from 60km/h to 70km/h with effect from 7 March 2005. However, the following conditions will apply:
- LGVs will still be subject to the speed limit of 60km/h when carrying workers
- Only small buses fitted with seat belts would be permitted to travel up to 70km/h
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| Q | Where can I install seat belts for my buses and how much will it cost? | |
| A | Owners who wish to install passenger seat belts in their buses should contact their local motor dealers for assistance. The cost of installing passenger seat belts varies between different makes and models of buses. Hence, interested owners should check with their local dealers on the cost of installing passenger seat belts in their buses. |
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| Q | Where can owners change the speed limit label for their light commercial vehicles? | |
| A | Vehicle owners can purchase the revised speed limit labels at sign-craft shops, vehicle accessories shops or at any of the LTA-authorised vehicle inspection centres. |
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| Q | Why are the speed limits for light commercial vehicles raised? | |
| A | The higher speed limit would allow light commercial vehicles to travel at higher speeds and narrow their speed differential with other vehicles that have higher speed limits. This would improve the traffic flow on expressways without compromising road safety. However, these vehicles, as with other vehicles, would still be subjected to the posted speed limits on the roads.
For safety reasons, light goods vehicles carrying workers on the vehicles' cargo decks/compartments and small buses without seat belts for passengers will continue to be subjected to the speed limit of 60km/h. |
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| Q | With this change to the vehicle speed limit, what is the speed limit label that should be affixed to a light commercial vehicle? | |
| A | Light goods vehicles shall be affixed with a speed limit label displaying 70km/h. However, such vehicles will still be subject to a maximum vehicle speed of 60km/h when carrying workers on the vehicles' cargo decks/compartments.
Only small buses with seat belts inspected and approved by LTA can affix a speed limit label of 70 km/h. Small buses without seat belts will still be affixed with a 60km/h speed limit label. |
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