Singapore legislation
Regulation 45A
of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Registration and Licensing) Rules
Regulation 45A
Markings on plate
Subregulation 1
The owner of any vehicle referred to in paragraph (2), (3) or (4) which is registered on or after 1st July 1996 shall cause to be affixed to the vehicle in some conspicuous place to be determined by the Registrar a rectangular plate —
constructed of aluminium or chromium plating or such other materials as approved by the Registrar;
measuring not less than 100 mm by 60 mm; and
marked, by a method such as hammering or stamping, with the particulars prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in letters or figures which shall not be less than 5 mm in height and 3 mm in width.
Subregulation 2
In the case of a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods, the plate shall be marked with —
the chassis number of the vehicle;
the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;
the weight of the vehicle unladen;
the number of persons, including the driver, who may be carried in the driver’s cabin; and
the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.
Subregulation 3
In the case of a public service vehicle (other than a taxi), the plate shall be marked with —
the chassis number of the vehicle;
the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;
the weight of the vehicle unladen;
the number of passengers which the vehicle is licensed to carry; and
the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.
Subregulation 4
In the case of a trailer, the plate shall be marked with —
the chassis number of the vehicle;
the maximum laden weight of the vehicle as determined by the Registrar;
the weight of the vehicle unladen; and
the suitable tyre size for the vehicle.
Subregulation 5
Rules 43(2) and 44(2) of these Rules and rule 67 of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Rules (R 14) shall not apply to any public service vehicle (other than a taxi) or motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods or trailer —
registered on or after 1st July 1996; or
registered before 1st July 1996 which is marked in accordance with this rule and rule 45B.