Singapore legislation
Regulation 41
of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules
Regulation 41
Motor vehicle unfit or unsuitable for service
Subregulation 1
If, after a motor vehicle has been registered and licensed, it becomes, in the opinion of the Registrar, unfit or unsuitable for service, it shall not be used on any road, other than on a journey for the purpose of effecting repairs to the motor vehicle and for its subsequent inspection by the Authority or any authorised examiner referred to in section 90 of the Act.
Subregulation 2
In the event mentioned in paragraph (1), a “VEHICLE UNDER INSPECTION” sign shall be displayed on the front windscreen at the nearside of the motor vehicle or, in the case of a motor cycle with side‑car, on the front portion of the side-car, facing forwards so as to be clearly visible from the front at all times whether the motor vehicle is moving or stationary.
Subregulation 3
While under inspection or until such time the vehicle passes the inspection, the registered owner or any person in charge of the vehicle shall ensure that the sign is not removed or tampered with in any way.
Subregulation 4
It shall be an offence for anyone, except an officer authorised by the Registrar, to remove or tamper with the sign.