Singapore legislation

Regulation 64

of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules

Regulation 64

Steering

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.