“For Japanese cars, where the footwell is small, a driver may knock his leg on it when driving,” says one mechanic.
One placement option for the processing unit is in the passenger footwell next to the driver. SINGAPORE: Installing the ERP 2.0 card reader on the driver’s side could come with challenges such as less leg space and difficulties in extending electrical wires, depending on the make of the car.
A mechanic told CNA that allowing car owners to discuss with their workshop which side to put the card reader on is a “good move”. For some cars, the electrical control unit is on the passenger's side. This would make it more difficult for the mechanic to install the card reader on the driver's side. LTA recommends installing the ERP 2.0 processing unit at either the driver’s or the front passenger’s footwell. “For Japanese cars, when the footwell is small, a driver may knock his leg on it when driving, so that’s another consideration,” he said.
However, his biggest gripe was that the previous ERP system had a largely standardised installation process for all cars, but ERP 2.0 units have to be installed on a “case by case” basis, which will mean more work to discuss the specifications with each driver. He added that it may be more effective for the authorities to work directly with car manufacturers or authorised car dealer workshops “so that they can better standardise the installations towards their models”.
“It is expected to have a shorter lifespan if exposed to the sun for too long unless it is specifically designed for such a purpose.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada is Hollywood’s shogun and yakuza bossThe veteran Japanese actor is protective of how Japanese culture should be portrayed on-screen.
Read more »
Motorists complain about placement of card reader in Singapore's new ERP 2.0 systemMotorists using the ERP 2.0 system have complained about the placement of the card reader, which they say makes it difficult for them to take out their CashCard.
Read more »
Review: On-board unit for ERP 2.0 – the good, the bad and the uglyMore features are expected to be introduced.
Read more »
Car owners can choose to install ERP 2.0 processing units at driver's footwell: LTALTA said NETS will provide a free NETS Motoring Card to all motorists who install the ERP 2.0 on-board unit.
Read more »
Motorists can opt to install next-gen ERP processing units in driver’s footwell: LTAThe authority has made changes to address feedback after the units were installed in over 18,000 vehicles.
Read more »
Motorists fain flexibility in ERP unit placementpstrongThe enhancements follow motorist complaints about safety./strong/p pThe Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that motorists can now choose where to install the Electronic Road Pricing system (ERP) processing unit for safety and technical considerations.
Read more »