Removal of rear passenger seats

[ft7001]

Recently, saw a few cars, owner remove the rear seats and boot. Kinda track car look-alike.

Wonder if this is legal? Inspection can pass?

 

[r_aquarii]

fail.
from lta website

Modifying the seating arrangements may have safety implications such as overloading and obstruction of access to the gangway. Therefore, approval must be sought from LTA and submission of drawings or sketches of the proposed seating arrangements is required for evaluation

 

[runeruin]

fail.
from lta website

Modifying the seating arrangements may have safety implications such as overloading and obstruction of access to the gangway. Therefore, approval must be sought from LTA and submission of drawings or sketches of the proposed seating arrangements is required for evaluation

removal is not modifying the seating arrangement

 

[r_aquarii]

removal is not modifying the seating arrangement

tell that to LTA

 

[runeruin]

tell that to LTA

so your answer of fail is based on actual case or just by acting smart,inferring of words from the regulation?

 

[Flexamoria]

smlj also need approval

of cos removed not fit for sitting

 

[runeruin]

smlj also need approval

of cos removed not fit for sitting

heng I didn't get caught yesterday for removing the seat to fit some furniture in the car

 

[li9ht5peed]

Try Vicom at sin ming. My seating compartment is completely modified. Everything else is stock from factory. Passed with no issues.

 

[cscs3]

Try Vicom at sin ming. My seating compartment is completely modified. Everything else is stock from factory. Passed with no issues.

Dont think Vicom check that.

 

[ft7001]

Try Vicom at sin ming. My seating compartment is completely modified. Everything else is stock from factory. Passed with no issues.

Mind me asking: what was modified?

 

[Webbyboy]

heng I didn't get caught yesterday for removing the seat to fit some furniture in the car

So serious until need to remove the seats?

 

[revolverocelot]

not really a big issue to remove, 2nd car without rear seats so far but i nv tried going to inspection without it

 

[Genesisz]

Recently, saw a few cars, owner remove the rear seats and boot. Kinda track car look-alike.

Wonder if this is legal? Inspection can pass?

I tracked my car. Stock car. Which includes rear seats and boot.

 

[ft7001]

So far anyone passed inspection without rear seats?

 

[r_aquarii]

inspection they don't really care. but LTA stop you on the road most likely they will fault you for it

 

[ft7001]

inspection they don't really care. but LTA stop you on the road most likely they will fault you for it

Ok. Recently saw a Suzuki swift. The owner has got no rear seats, boot. The entire car is 'empty' except for the driver and front passenger seats.
Saw a cross bar and a boot bar after taking a peek inside. Was kinda amazed. That prompt me to ask, is this even legal/ pass inspection in the 1st place.

 

[li9ht5peed]

This action does not flout any TP regulations. What needs to be determined is the safety issue. If LTA has the balls, they can go ahead and challenge someone in court.

I am confident this swift is a very safe car. Engine modifications of course is not legal. But removal of car seats and installation of anti-roll bars surely only make the car safer and stronger. If LTA brings this issue to court and cannot come up with a good argument (ie. lack of safety), they will become laughing stock. Then it becomes a matter of they say so you obey. Like that also can meh?

 

[wacko]

Post #2 already answered this, it is very clear from LTA's regulations that this modification requires LTA's approval before it's legal (and the wording covers removal of seats).

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publi...ification_guide/modification_allowed_lta.html

On top of this, also make sure your insurance company is informed, many a policy will not cover modifications made to the vehicle that is not reported to the insurance company.

 

[sunsetbay]

my frien's passed his inspection leh~ his rear seats are removed and placed with sub-woofers and huge capacitors~