Safety first for modified cars

09 December 2013| last updated at 11:30PM

KOTA KINABALU: Car enthusiasts who modify their vehicles should also have access to "street legal" alternatives that can be used on the road.

Sabah Road Safety Department (JKJR) director Herdiansah Abd Karim said while there was nothing stopping people from beautifying their vehicles for showcases and exhibitions, their cars should always comply with the Road Transport Department's technical specifications.
"Owners should know that some alterations could pose a danger to drivers and passengers.
"Among the modifications made by enthusiasts include installing huge tyres and rims, as well as large exhausts, which could cause their cars to become unstable.
"Heavily-tinted windscreens as well as excessive use of stickers and plush toys could also block the drivers' view," he said during the launch of a road safety campaign involving four Perodua car owners' clubs here yesterday.
Herdiansah said the campaign targeted car club members as they focused on leisure and fun activities instead of on the safety aspects.
The campaign saw 150 members educated on how to identify genuine car parts, besides imparting maintenance knowledge and driving tips.
"JKJR is looking forward to collaborating with both Proton and Perodua car owners' clubs next year to spread similar messages.
"We believe that via these clubs, we can reach out to the public more effectively as their members are keen to join such programmes."
As of yesterday, the department had organised about 150 awareness programmes for urban and rural folk, as well as vehicle-sellers this year.
Sabah Road Safety Department director Herdiansah Abd Karim (right) presenting a certificate to a participant of a road safety campaign in Kota Kinabalu recently. Pic by Mohd Adam Arinin


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