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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Safety Assessment of Hidden Car Door Handles and Regulatory Measures for Door Handle Safety Standards

Sectors

Private vehicles

Road Safety

8 April 2026

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Acting Minister for Transport

a.      what assessment the Ministry has made of safety concerns related to hidden car door handles, including data on related incidents; and

b.      whether the Land Transport Authority is considering regulatory measures to enhance safety whilst minimising disruptions to road users.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.      All vehicles registered in Singapore must comply with internationally recognised safety standards, including the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulations on door latches and hinges. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is closely monitoring the ongoing regulatory review at the UNECE on door operability during emergencies, as well as regulatory reviews in markets like China, Europe and the United States. LTA will work closely with the industry when introducing any safety requirement.

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