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64. Steering

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(1)

The steering mechanism of a vehicle shall be so constructed or arranged that no overlock shall be possible and that the wheels shall not in any circumstances foul any part of the vehicle.

(2)

The ball and socket joints, other than spring-loaded self-adjusting spherical joints, of every steering connection of a vehicle shall not be pendant.

(3)

Dust-excluding covers fitted to any joint or connection of the steering mechanism shall be capable of being easily removed to facilitate inspection. (4) Every public service vehicle registered on or after 1st July 1980 with a carrying capacity of at least 50 persons shall be equipped with a power-operated steering mechanism.

(5)

Paragraph (4) shall not apply to a public service vehicle which has been registered outside Singapore.

Subregulation 1

The steering mechanism of a vehicle shall be so constructed or arranged that no overlock shall be possible and that the wheels shall not in any circumstances foul any part of the vehicle.

Subregulation 2

The ball and socket joints, other than spring-loaded self-adjusting spherical joints, of every steering connection of a vehicle shall not be pendant.

Subregulation 3

Dust-excluding covers fitted to any joint or connection of the steering mechanism shall be capable of being easily removed to facilitate inspection.

Subregulation 4

Every public service vehicle registered on or after 1st July 1980 with a carrying capacity of at least 50 persons shall be equipped with a power-operated steering mechanism.

Subregulation 5

Paragraph (4) shall not apply to a public service vehicle which has been registered outside Singapore.

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