SINGAPORE: Drivers installing their ERP 2.0 on-board units (OBU) are allowed to install the processing unit at the driver’s footwell, although this is dependent on their car model, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday (May 2).
“Vehicle owners can choose where to install the processing unit. LTA’s recommendation is for the processing unit to be installed at either the driver’s or the front passenger’s footwell,” the authority said.
“However, in some car models, these locations may not be feasible. In such cases, owners can also opt for other locations within the vehicle, subject to safety considerations and technical feasibility.”
When the installation exercise started last year, the front passenger’s footwell was recommended as the default position for the processing unit.
There has been feedback that the placement of the processing unit made it difficult for drivers to reach the units.
LTA also posted a video on its Facebook page earlier this week, explaining why the OBU for cars had to come in three pieces unlike the current in-vehicle unit.
It added the temperature in the footwell area of an enclosed car is significantly lower than the temperature at the dashboard, and that is the reason why the OBU antenna has to be separated from the processing unit.
