Installing ERP 2.0 card reader on driver's side far from a straightforward choice, say mechanics

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“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.”

 

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