Only 33 workshops approved for speed-limiter retrofits, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: Only 33 workshops and service providers have been approved by the Road Transport Department (RTD) to retrofit speed-limiting devices (SLDs), despite more than 200,000 vehicles requiring installation.
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that only 33 workshops have been authorized to install speed-limiting devices (SLDs) despite the need for over 200,000 vehicles. The minister's statement in the Dewan Rakyat came after he expressed concern over the insufficient number of authorized facilities to conduct the retrofitting.
Initially scheduled for July 1, the full enforcement of SLD requirements was postponed. Loke cited challenges such as varying systems and technology across different vehicle models, with some electronic control units making retrofitting difficult. The ministry aims to enhance the capacity for retrofitting and verifying SLD functionality to manage the large number of vehicles involved.
The legal framework governing SLD installation, verification, and enforcement is currently being finalized. As of Oct 26, 51.5% of the 207,083 active vehicles had undergone SLD installations, while compliance for vehicles made before 2015 stands at a much lower 17%.
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