Checks on non-compliant devices on the roads

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Transport regarding non-approved devices sold or marketed as seat belt modifications

a.          what is the number of casualties linked to such devices over the past two years;

b.           how will LTA increase roadside checks for better enforcement against the use of such devices; and

c.           whether LTA will collaborate with e-commerce platforms to systematically ban listings of these non-compliant devices.

Reply by Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.          The Traffic Police does not track the number of casualties from road accidents linked to non-approved seat belt modification devices.

2.          Checks against the use of non-approved devices such as belt stoppers and buckle extensions are conducted during routine enforcement operations. The Government will work with e-commerce platforms to request that they remove listings of such devices.