Singapore legislation
Section 39
Section 39
Modifications to vehicles, vessels or aircraft for defence and public safety purposes
(1)
Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a competent authority may direct the owners of vehicles, vessels or aircraft to carry out such modifications or install any equipment to their vehicles, vessels or aircraft which are useful for defence or public safety purposes.
(2)
The competent authority must pay for the cost of any modifications or any equipment directed to be carried out or installed to a vehicle, vessel or aircraft pursuant to this section.
(3)
The owner of a vehicle, vessel or aircraft must not be required to make any modification or install any equipment which would render the owner’s vehicle, vessel or aircraft unfit for the purpose for which the vehicle, vessel or aircraft is being used by the owner.